1. | [t][i] 提醒注意(可能发生的事);使警惕to tell sb about sth, especially sth dangerous or unpleasant that is likely to happen, so that they can avoid it |
I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen. 我设法提醒过他,可他就是不听。 | |
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned ─they take a lot of time and money. 如果你想养条狗,有话说在前头,那可既费时间又费钱。 | |
He warned us against pickpockets. 他提醒我们要提防小偷。 | |
Police have warned of possible delays. 警方已经通知交通可能受阻。 | |
She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job. 她被警告说如果她再这样做就会丢掉工作。 | |
I had been warned what to expect. 有人事先告诉过我要出什么事。 | |
‘Beware of pickpockets,’ she warned (him). “当心扒手。”她提醒(他)道。 |
2. | [i][t] 劝告(使有所防备);警告;告诫to strongly advise sb to do or not to do sth in order to avoid danger or punishment |
The guidebook warns against walking alone at night. 这本指南告诫夜间不要单独行走。 | |
He warned Billy to keep away from his daughter. 他警告比利离他女儿远点。 |
3. | [t] ~ sb (for sth) 警告to give sb an official warning after they have broken a rule |
The referee warned him for dangerous play. 裁判警告他有危险动作。 |