careful when dealing with somebody/something because you think that there may be a danger or problem （对待人或事物时）小心的，谨慎的，留神的，小心翼翼的 - wary (of somebody/something)
Be wary of strangers who offer you a ride. 提防那些主动让你搭车的陌生人。 - wary (of doing something)
She was wary of getting involved with him. 她唯恐和他有牵连。 He gave her a wary look. 他留意地看了她一眼。 The police will need to keep a wary eye on this area of town (= watch it carefully, in case there is trouble). 警方必须密切注意这一带城区。
Extra ExamplesPaula frowned, suddenly wary. 葆拉皱了皱眉头，突然警惕起来。 The Venetians knew to keep a wary eye on Spanish imperial ambitions. 威尼斯人知道要时刻提防西班牙的帝国主义野心。 The chip manufacturers are keeping a wary eye on the market. 芯片制造商在密切注意市场的动向。 The strange look in his eyes made me wary of accepting his offer. 他那奇怪的眼神使我在考虑是否接受他的提议时谨慎起来。 You should be very wary of people offering cheap tickets. 一定要当心那些提供便宜票的人。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- about
- of
- keep a wary eye on somebody/something
Word Originlate 15th cent.: from ware ‘aware’ + -y.- wary (of somebody/something)
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adjective
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wary
Feeling worried and nervous: worried, nervous, upset...
Feelings of worry and nervousness: worry, concern, stress...
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