being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks 小心的;謹慎的 The government has been cautious in its response to the report. 政府對此報道反應謹慎。 They've taken a very cautious approach. 他們采取了十分謹慎的態度。 They expressed cautious optimism about a solution to the crisis. 他們對解決危機持謹慎的樂觀態度。 - cautious about somebody/something | cautious about doing something
He was very cautious about committing himself to anything. 他謹小慎微,從不輕易作出承諾。
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. 在冰霜覆蓋的道路上駕駛時要小心。
Caution/Warning—thin ice. 小心/警告——冰薄勿踏。
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesc1He accused the government of being unduly cautious. 他指責政府過度謹慎。 He warned us to be cautious of accepting their statements as fact. 他告誡我們謹防將他們的話當成事實。 Her experiences have made her cautious. 她的經歷使她變得小心謹慎。 What's made you so suddenly cautious? 什麽讓你突然這麽小心謹慎? cautious about spending money 花錢慎重
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Word Originmid 17th cent.: from caution, on the pattern of pairs such as ambition, ambitious.