caution
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/ˈkɔːʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɔːʃn/
being careful to avoid danger or mistakes
Use caution when crossing the street.
过马路时要小心。
a police warning for a minor crime
He received a caution instead of a fine.
他收到了警告而不是罚款。
a warning about possible danger
The sign shows caution for wet floors.
标志提示小心地滑。
to warn someone about dangers
I caution you to be careful.
我提醒你要小心。
to warn that words may be used in court
Police must caution suspects before questioning.
警方在讯问前必须告知嫌疑人权利。
to warn about punishment for repeating a crime
She was cautioned for speeding.
她因超速被警告。