being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks 小心的;谨慎的 The government has been cautious in its response to the report. 政府对此报道反应谨慎。 They've taken a very cautious approach. 他们采取了十分谨慎的态度。 They expressed cautious optimism about a solution to the crisis. 他们对解决危机持谨慎的乐观态度。 - cautious about somebody/something | cautious about doing something
He was very cautious about committing himself to anything. 他谨小慎微,从不轻易作出承诺。
Which Word? cautious / carefulcautious / careful- A cautious person is nervous that something may be dangerous or unwise, so they only do it very slowly or after a lot of thought. (opposite = rash)
- A careful person is not nervous but does take extra care to make sure that everything is correct or nothing goes wrong. (opposite = careless)
- Notice also:
Be careful/Take care when you drive on icy roads. 在冰霜覆盖的道路上驾驶时要小心。
Caution/Warning—thin ice. 小心/警告——冰薄勿踏。
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesc1He accused the government of being unduly cautious. 他指责政府过度谨慎。 He warned us to be cautious of accepting their statements as fact. 他告诫我们谨防将他们的话当成事实。 Her experiences have made her cautious. 她的经历使她变得小心谨慎。 What's made you so suddenly cautious? 什么让你突然这么小心谨慎? cautious about spending money 花钱慎重
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Word Originmid 17th cent.: from caution, on the pattern of pairs such as ambition, ambitious.