warn
/wɔːn/ · /wɔːrn/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2261 in the learning path
警告；提醒
Definitions
v. tell someone about possible danger or an unpleasant consequence
警告；提醒
Example
Please warn me if the pan gets too hot.
如果锅太烫，请提醒我。
Scientists warn that continued habitat loss could put many more species at risk of extinction.
科学家警告说，栖息地持续减少可能使更多物种面临灭绝风险。
Collocations
- warn someone about something
- warn against doing something
- warn someone not to do something
Word family
- warning (n.)
Synonyms
- alert
- caution
Usage tip
warn后可接that从句；warn sb not to do表示告诫。
FAQ
- What does warn mean?
- tell someone about possible danger or an unpleasant consequence
- How is warn pronounced?
- UK /wɔːn/, US /wɔːrn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
