careful
/ˈkeəfəl/ · /ˈkerfəl/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1303 in the learning path
小心的；谨慎的
Definitions
adj. taking care to avoid danger, damage, or mistakes
小心的；谨慎的
adj. giving close attention to details
仔细的；细致的
Example
Be careful with that bowl; it belonged to Grandma.
小心拿那个碗，那是奶奶以前用的。
Careful planning can help cities expand public transport while keeping construction costs under control.
周密的规划可以帮助城市扩展公共交通，同时控制建设成本。
Collocations
- be careful with
- careful planning
- careful consideration
- careful analysis
Word family
- care (n.)
- carefully (adv.)
- careless (adj.)
- carefulness (n.)
Synonyms
- cautious
- attentive
Antonyms
- careless
Usage tip
be careful with后接物；be careful to后接动词。
FAQ
- What does careful mean?
- taking care to avoid danger, damage, or mistakes giving close attention to details
- How is careful pronounced?
- UK /ˈkeəfəl/, US /ˈkerfəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
