[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]谨慎的;慎重的;小心的 Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
[oft ADJ about n/-ing]
The scientists are cautious about using enzyme therapy on humans...
科学家们对在人身上使用酶疗法非常慎重。
He is a very cautious man.
他做事很谨慎。
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David moved cautiously forward and looked over the edge...
戴维小心翼翼地往前挪,从边缘向下张望。
Cautiously, he moved himself into an upright position.
他小心翼翼地直起了身子。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](态度或反应)谨慎的,小心的 If you describe someone's attitude or reaction as cautious, you mean that it is limited or careful.
He has been seen as a champion of a more cautious approach to economic reform.
人们一直将他视为主张更为谨慎的经济改革措施的提倡者。
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I am cautiously optimistic that a new government will be concerned and aware about the environment...
对于新政府是否会关注环境问题,我持谨慎的乐观态度。
Rebel sources have so far reacted cautiously to the threat.
到目前为止,反叛分子面对威胁的反应非常谨慎。
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cau·tious/ˈkɔːʃəs; NAmEˈkɔːʃəs/adjectivebeing 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。cautiousabout sb/sth |cautiousabout doing sth ◆He was very cautious about committing himself to anything.他谨小慎微,从不轻易作出承诺。▶cau·tious·ly/ˈkɔːʃəsli; NAmEˈkɔːʃəsli/adverb◆She looked cautiously around and then walked away from the house.她先小心地环顾了一下四周,然后才离开了房子。◆I'm cautiously optimistic.我持谨慎的乐观态度。cau·tious·ness/ˈkɔːʃəsnəs; NAmEˈkɔːʃəsnəs/noun[uncountable ]WHICH WORD? 词语辨析cautious / careful■A cautiousperson is nervous that something may be dangerous or unwise, so they only do it very slowly or after a lot of thought. (opposite= rash) *cautious 指人因担心某事危险或不明智而缓慢行事或深思熟虑。(反义词为 rash) ■A carefulperson is not nervous but does take extra care to make sure that everything is correct or nothing goes wrong. (opposite= careless) *careful 指人并非担心害怕,但为确保万无一失而做事小心仔细。(反义词为 careless) ■Notice also 还要注意:◆Be careful/ Take carewhen 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。cau·tious/ˈkɔːʃəs; NAmEˈkɔːʃəs/cau·tious·ly/ˈkɔːʃəsli; NAmEˈkɔːʃəsli/cau·tious·ness/ˈkɔːʃəsnəs; NAmEˈkɔːʃəsnəs/
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cautiouscau‧tious /ˈkɔːʃəs $ ˈkɒː-/ ●●○ adjective
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careful to avoid danger or risks → caution: a cautious driver a cautious approach to the crisis The air-pollution board has reacted with cautious optimism to the announcement.cautious about (doing) something Keller is cautious about making predictions for the success of the program.—cautiousness noun [uncountable]
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