一、详细释义:
adj.
谨慎的,小心的.
例句:
The cautious cashier counted the cash cautiously in order to be certain that the number was correct.
那个谨慎的出纳小心仔细地数现金,以便确定数额。
例句:
Losses make us more cautious.
损失使人更谨慎。
二、词义辨析:
careful,cautious,attentive,prudent
这些形容词均含有“小心的,谨慎的”之意。careful侧重做事谨慎、留心,特别注意一些细节地方。cautious着重考虑事情的后果,谨慎留意,防止出差错。attentive指认真地注意地倾听别人的意见,留心别人的需要等。prudent指遇事审慎,思考计划周密,不贸然行事。
三、参考例句:
Be cautious of thieves!
提防扒手!
Losses make us more cautious.
损失使人更谨慎。
The plan received a cautious welcome.
人们谨慎地接受了这个计划。
The boss is cautious about making promises.
老板对承诺持谨慎态度。
He is cautious of telling secrets.
他留心不泄密。
My nephew is a cautious investor.
我侄子是个小心谨慎的投资者。
She is cautious of telling secrets.
她很谨慎,不会泄露秘密。
He is a very cautious man.
他做事很谨慎。
My nephew is a cautious investor.
我侄子是个小心谨慎的投资者。
He is cautious in his choice of words.
他措辞很谨慎。