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警告 — meaning in English

jǐng gào

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English meaning

  • caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
  • caveat noun A warning or condition attached to a statement, agreement, or piece of advice.
  • mark noun A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
  • warn verb To alert someone to a danger, problem, or something unpleasant that may happen.
  • warning noun A statement, sign, or signal alerting someone to a danger, problem, or possible consequence.

Senses

警告 is used for these senses in English:

  • caution Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
  • caveat A warning.
  • mark (of things) To identify (someone as a particular type of person or as having a particular role).
  • warn (transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
  • warning The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.

caution — full definition

  1. noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
  2. noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
  3. verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.

caveat — full definition

  1. noun A warning or condition attached to a statement, agreement, or piece of advice.
  2. verb To attach a warning or qualification to something you say.

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