
warning
/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ · /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2149 in the learning path
警告;提醒
Definitions
n. Something said or done to alert someone to danger or problems.
警告;提醒
n. A sign that something harmful or unpleasant may happen.
预兆;警示信号
Example
We turned back after the guide's warning about slippery rocks.
听到向导提醒岩石湿滑后,我们折返了。
Effective flood warning systems allow residents to leave dangerous areas before roads become impossible to use.
有效的洪水预警系统能让居民在道路无法通行前撤离危险区域。
Collocations
- issue a warning
- early warning system
- without warning
- heed a warning
Word family
- warn (v.)
Synonyms
- alert
- caution
Usage tip
warning是名词,也可作warn的现在分词。
FAQ
- What does warning mean?
- Something said or done to alert someone to danger or problems. A sign that something harmful or unpleasant may happen.
- How is warning pronounced?
- UK /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/, US /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.