Definitions
v. To pay careful attention to advice or a warning.
留意；听从
n. Careful attention given to something, especially advice or warnings.
注意；留心
Example
We heeded the guide's warning and left the beach.
我们听从了导游的警告，离开了海滩。
Governments must heed scientific advice when developing policies to protect communities from extreme weather.
政府制定保护社区免受极端天气影响的政策时，必须重视科学建议。
Collocations
- heed a warning
- heed advice
- pay heed to
- take heed of
Word family
- heedful (adj.)
- heedless (adj.)
Antonyms
- ignore
- disregard
Usage tip
动词直接接宾语；名词常用于pay heed to。
FAQ
- What does heed mean?
- To pay careful attention to advice or a warning. Careful attention given to something, especially advice or warnings.
- How is heed pronounced?
- UK /hiːd/, US /hiːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
