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TOEFL BNC: 4966 COCA: 5318

alert

1 alert ˈlɚt/ adjective
1 alert
ˈlɚt/
adjective
Learner's definition of ALERT
[more alert; most alert]
: able to think clearly and to notice things机敏的;机警的;警觉的
often + to

— alertly

adverb

— alertness

noun [noncount]
2 alert ˈlɚt/ noun
plural alerts
2 alert
ˈlɚt/
noun
plural alerts
Learner's definition of ALERT
[count] : something (such as a message or loud sound) that tells people there is some danger or problem : an alarm or signal of danger警告;警报;警示信号
[noncount] : the state of being ready for something you have been warned about (such as an attack)警戒;警惕;戒备used with on与On连用
see also red alert

on the alert

: looking for or expecting something (such as danger or an opportunity)警戒状态;密切注意着
often + for
3 alert ˈlɚt/ verb
alerts; alerted; alerting
3 alert
ˈlɚt/
verb
alerts; alerted; alerting
Learner's definition of ALERT
[+ object]
: to give (someone) important information about a possible problem, danger, etc. : to warn (someone)向…报警,使警觉;使警惕
: to make (someone) aware of something提示,提醒(某人)
often + to
TOEFL BNC: 4966 COCA: 5318

alert

1 of 3

adjective

1
a
: watchful and prompt to meet danger or emergency
an alert guard
trying to stay alert to possible problems
b
: quick to perceive and act
mentally alert
2
: active, brisk
elicited an alert response
alertly adverb
alertness noun

alert

2 of 3

noun

1
: a state of careful watching and readiness especially for danger or opportunity
on 24-hour alert
2
a
: an alarm or other signal of danger
traffic alerts
They sounded the alert.
b
: an urgent notice
… an alert to parents … about new immunization requirements. Ann Schrader
3
: the period during which an alert is in effect

alert

3 of 3

verb

alerted; alerting; alerts

transitive verb

1
: to call (someone) to a state of readiness : warn
alerted the school board of a possible teachers' strike
alert the authorities
2
: to make (someone) aware of something
alerted the public to the dangers of pesticides
Phrases
on the alert
: looking for or expecting something (such as danger or an opportunity)
Drivers need to be on the alert for icy condition.
always on the alert for a good bargain
Choose the Right Synonym for alert

watchful, vigilant, wide-awake, alert mean being on the lookout especially for danger or opportunity.

watchful is the least explicit term.

the watchful eye of the department supervisor

vigilant suggests intense, unremitting, wary watchfulness.

eternally vigilant in the safeguarding of democracy

wide-awake applies to watchfulness for opportunities and developments more often than dangers.

wide-awake companies latched onto the new technology

alert stresses readiness or promptness in meeting danger or in seizing opportunity.

alert traders anticipated the stock market's slide

intelligent, clever, alert, quick-witted mean mentally keen or quick.

intelligent stresses success in coping with new situations and solving problems.

an intelligent person could assemble it fast

clever implies native ability or aptness and sometimes suggests a lack of more substantial qualities.

clever with words

alert stresses quickness in perceiving and understanding.

alert to new technology

quick-witted implies promptness in finding answers in debate or in devising expedients in moments of danger or challenge.

no match for his quick-witted opponent

Example Sentences

Adjective An alert guard stopped the robbers. He was tired and had trouble staying alert while he was driving. She wasn't mentally alert enough to answer the questions. An alert watchdog guarded the door. Noun They sounded an alert when enemy planes were approaching the city. Medical officials have put out an alert to hospitals to look out for the virus. The government has issued a terrorism alert. Verb Several neighbors alerted the authorities when they noticed strangers acting suspiciously. The governor alerted island residents that a hurricane was coming. The teacher alerted the students that tests would be given the next day. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The incident came as tensions were high at many federal facilities and the FBI was on alert following threats against the agency over its raid at former President Donald Trump's Florida home last week. Harold Maass, The Week, 15 Aug. 2022 These entrepreneurs must remain very alert and make brilliant and quick business decisions. Josh Wilson, Forbes, 16 June 2022 Tesla states that drivers using Autopilot must remain alert and be prepared to take full control of the vehicle at a moment’s notice. Matt Mcfarland, CNN, 15 June 2022 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly urged residents to remain alert as severe weather moved across the state Friday night. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2022 But despite the good news, experts are pleading with Americans to remain alert, as the highly infectious delta variant continues to circulate. Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2021 Caring adults who stay alert to digital dilemmas, set useful boundaries, and offer empathy, connection, and validation. WIRED, 22 Aug. 2022 The traveling public should stay alert and follow instructions from signage and flaggers. oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 During construction, the DOT said there may be overnight lane closures on Route 3 and motorists should slow down, keep a safe distance, stay alert, obey traffic signs, and use extreme caution in work zones. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2022
Noun
Wednesday will be the ninth consecutive day when a portion of the Golden State has been under a heat alert. Kathryn Prociv, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 The Stage 3 alert ended at 8 p.m. without major rotating outages. CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 The city has already reported two deaths due to the rains and India’s Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Bangalore, indicating further bad weather. Saritha Rai, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Later in the day, police sent another alert saying Myles Sanderson – one of two brothers believed to have killed 10 people and wounded 18 in a series of stabbings – was not in the community. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 The boil water alert covers about 1,500 homes and facilities across roughly 56 city blocks. Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 Nearly half of that was slated for bullet-resistant shields for school police and $17.1 million was for districts to purchase panic-alert technology. Andrew Demillo, Chron, 6 Sep. 2022 Under the alert, people are encouraged to take transit, work remotely and limit driving, and to protect their health by avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day when air pollution levels are highest. Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Sep. 2022 Around noon, an alert was sent out reporting that the suspect vehicle had been seen by a driver on Arcola Avenue in Regina and told the public in Regina to shelter in place. Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022
Verb
But a loss will alert Barstool to send you a free bet of equal value, up to $1,000. Xl Media, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 But after the victims wire that money, their banks alert them that the check from the scammers was bogus. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 This iPhone texting tip basically will alert you every time iOS attempts to autocorrect a word. Yoni Heisler, BGR, 6 Sep. 2022 Most connected charging stations can also alert EV charging smartphone apps if a station is available. Jordan Ramer, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The funeral employee did not alert the family of Kyung Ja Kim until hours later, according to the suit. Michelle Watson, CNN, 27 July 2022 Those workers will alert police to threats, point people to homeless-service agencies and keep an eye on vulnerable people. Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022 Any customer who feels worried or unsafe should absolutely alert the bartender and/or security staff. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 12 June 2022 Any customer who feels worried or unsafe should absolutely alert the bartender and/or security staff. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from French alerte, going back to Middle French a l'herte "on guard, on the watch," borrowed from Italian all'erta, originally in the collocation stare all'erta "to be on the watch," literally, "to be on the height" (with erta "height, hill, steep ascent," noun derivative from feminine of erto, past participle of ergere "to raise, elevate," going back to Vulgar Latin *ērgere, by syncope from Latin ērigere) — more at erect entry 1

Note: The earliest citation for the word in the Oxford English Dictionary suggests direct borrowing from Italian, or at least recognition of an Italian source: "In this place the Prince [of Orange] finding his rutters [cavalry soldiers] alert, (as the Italians say) with aduise of his valiant brother, hee sent his Trumpets to D. d' Alua …." (Sir Roger Williams, The Actions of the Lowe Countries, London, 1618, p. 27).

Noun

noun derivative of alert entry 1 (or borrowed from French alerte, derivative of alerte, adjective)

Verb

verbal derivative of alert entry 1 or alert entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of alert was in 1618
TOEFL BNC: 4966 COCA: 5318
alert

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + ALERT | ALERT + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEheightened, high高度戒備狀態The country has put its troops on high alert.該國部隊處於高度戒備狀態。full全面戒備狀態amber, orange, red, yellow黃色戒備等級;橙色戒備等級;紅色戒備等級His sudden disappearance triggered a red alert among his friends.他的突然失踪讓朋友們都緊張起來。nationwide全國範圍的緊急戒備狀態bomb, fire, flood, pollution, security, terror轟炸/火災/洪水/污染/安全/恐怖警報A security alert was issued after four men escaped from the prison.4 名罪犯越獄後,當局發出安全警報。email電子郵件警報Receive regular email alerts about breaking news.定時接收有關爆炸式新聞的電子郵件提醒。VERB + ALERTissue, put out, raise, sound發出警報;拉響警報They rang the bells to sound the alert.他們敲響了鐘,發出警報。spark, trigger觸發/引發警報call off解除警報The alert was called off when it was found that the bomb was not live.發現炸彈未裝炸藥時,警報就解除了。ALERT + VERBgo out警報發佈A nationwide alert went out for three escaped prisoners.全國範圍內發佈了警報,搜捕 3 名越獄逃犯。PREPOSITIONon the alert戒備着;防備着alert for密切注意⋯You should always be on the alert for anyone who looks suspicious.你們應該時刻密切注意形跡可疑的人。PHRASESbe on full alert處於全面警戒狀態The security forces are now on full alert.安全部隊現在處於全面警戒狀態。place sb on alert, put sb on alert使某人處於戒備狀態Thousands of police were put on full alert at all main roads leading to the city.在通向該城市的所有主要道路上有特派的數千警察全面戒備。keep sb on alert使某人保持戒備狀態a state of alert戒備狀態The army was yesterday placed on a state of alert in case of more riots.軍隊昨天處於戒備狀態以防出現更多的暴亂。
alert

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBSbe, look, seem警覺;看上去很警覺;好像很警惕become變得警覺remain, stay保持警覺keep sb使某人保持警覺The machine should help to keep the pilot alert.機器會幫助飛行員保持警覺。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常警惕fully完全警覺immediately, instantly, suddenly立刻/立即/突然警覺起來There was a noise outside and he was suddenly alert.外面有聲響,他突然警覺起來。always, constantly總是很警覺;始終保持警惕mentally機警He was as mentally alert as a man half his age.他像年齡小他一半的人一樣機警。PREPOSITIONto對⋯保持警惕Climbers need to be alert to possible dangers.登山者需要對可能存在的危險保持警惕。

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