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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4721 COCA: 5286

caution
1 caution /ˈkɑːʃən/ noun
plural cautions
1 caution
/ˈkɑːʃən/
noun
plural cautions
Learner's definition of CAUTION
1 
[noncount] : care taken to avoid danger or risk : a careful attitude or way of behaving小心；谨慎
2 
: a warning telling someone to be careful提醒；警告；告诫
[count]
[noncount]
3 
[count] British, law : a spoken official warning given to someone who has done something illegal but has not committed a serious crime（向轻度违法的人发出的）警告

throw/fling/cast caution to the wind

: to stop being careful and do something that is dangerous or that might result in failure不顾一切；鲁莽行事
2 caution /ˈkɑːʃən/ verb
cautions; cautioned; cautioning
2 caution
/ˈkɑːʃən/
verb
cautions; cautioned; cautioning
Learner's definition of CAUTION
1 
: to warn or tell (someone) about a possible danger, problem, etc.提醒；警告；告诫
[+ object]
[no object]
— + against
2 
[+ object] British, law : to give a caution to (someone)给予（某人）警告
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4721 COCA: 5286

caution

1 of 2

noun

cau·​tion ˈkȯ-shən How to pronounce caution (audio)
1
: warning, admonishment
Her comments were intended as a caution to us to protect our property.
2
: precaution
a surgeon taking the caution of sterilizing his instruments
3
: prudent forethought to minimize risk
Use caution when operating a chain saw.
4
: one that astonishes or commands attention
some shoes you see … these days are a caution Esquire
cautionary
ˈkȯ-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce caution (audio)
-ne-rē
adjective

caution

2 of 2

verb

cautioned; cautioning ˈkȯ-sh(ə-)niŋ How to pronounce caution (audio)

transitive verb

: to advise caution to : warn
She cautioned him not to act rashly.

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun You should use caution when operating the electric saw. He injected a note of caution in his talk. Her financial adviser urged caution before investing in the project. The roads are slippery: drive with extreme caution. Her comments were intended as a caution to us to protect our property. A note of caution: be sure that the electricity is off before you install the ceiling fan. She was given a caution by the magistrate. Verb Officials are cautioning that the war may continue for years. “Don't decide too quickly,” she cautioned. He was cautioned for speeding. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Officials are erring on the side of caution with evacuation orders due to the gusty winds, hot temperatures and extreme fire conditions, said Hemet Fire Battalion Chief Greg Lloyd. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Extreme caution should be used with outdoor fire sources. oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2022 The race’s lone caution left Newgarden a sitting duck on the restart, and within five laps, he’d been caught by Dixon, Graham Rahal, Colton Herta and Alexander Rossi. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Just before the end of the half, Darnell King was shown his second caution of the match for a foul on Michee Ngalina after Colorado played a ball over the top of Rising’s back line. Partner Content, The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2022 Moments later during the caution brought out by Harvick, J.J. Yeley’s car headed into the pits on fire. Pete Iacobelli, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Judge Riyaz Hamza is expected to rule on the bail application on Sept. 14, and another hearing is set on Sept. 26 as prosecutors and the defense wrangle over the unsigned caution interview. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 1 Sep. 2022 In July, Lowery declined the commission's offer to settle the ethics complaint by agreeing to pay a $1,000 fine and receiving a public letter caution from the commission, Klein said. Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2022 Along with the optimism shared by Alabama coach Nick Saban that Robinson could return before the end of the season comes a sense of caution from the Commanders. Stephen Whyno, ajc, 31 Aug. 2022
Verb
But now, as districts face impending deficits, experts caution the funding could be papering over problems that will outlast it. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 But market watchers caution that higher prices won’t last forever. Allison Prang, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 But many scientists caution that playing catchup to variants is not a good long-term strategy. Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Two sources caution that a deal for Farah Griffin has not been closed yet, but say it’s more-than-likely a matter of time. Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 26 July 2022 But analysts caution that the diversity among the current crop of prime ministerial hopefuls does not necessarily mean that liberal or progressive policy positions on matters of race and gender will follow. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2022 But the Napeague homeowners caution that a history lesson is in order. New York Times, 24 June 2022 But in a new paper, machine learning researchers caution that such self-reflection is often ad hoc and incomplete. Mario Aguilar, STAT, 14 May 2022 Individuals who aren’t as healthy may be slower to clear the virus, the authors caution. Erin Prater, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin caution-, cautio precaution, from cavēre to be on one's guard — more at hear

First Known Use

Noun

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1683, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caution was in 1566

Phrases Containing caution
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4721 COCA: 5286
caution

noun¹

 1great care特別用心ADJECTIVE | VERB + CAUTION | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤considerable, extra, extreme, great, utmost極為小心；非常謹慎◇The utmost caution must be exercised when handling explosives.處理炸藥要極度小心。➤excessive過分謹慎▸➤due應有的小心◇We proceeded with due caution.我們以應有的謹慎進行着。VERB + CAUTION➤exercise, take, use謹慎行事▸➤advise, counsel, suggest, urge建議要謹慎；勸告要謹慎；敦促小心◇We urge caution in the use of this medication.我們特別強調使用此藥要小心。➤require需要謹慎PREPOSITION➤with caution小心謹慎◇The information on the website should be treated with some caution.網站上的信息應該謹慎對待。PHRASES➤err on the side of caution (= to be too cautious) , the need for caution過於謹慎；謹慎的必要性◇I must stress the need for caution.我必須強調務請小心。➤sound a note of caution提醒要謹慎◇The board sounded a note of caution about the economy.董事會提醒大家要留心經濟問題。➤cast caution to the wind/winds, throw caution to the wind/winds (= to start taking risks) 冒險➤a word of caution提請小心◇I would just like to add a word of caution.我只想提醒你要謹慎行事。
caution

noun²

 2 (BrE) spoken warning given by a judge/policeman法官或警察的口頭告誡ADJECTIVE | VERB + CAUTION ADJECTIVE➤formal正式警告◇He received a formal caution.他受到正式警告。VERB + CAUTION➤get off with, receive以接受警告了結；受到警告▸➤give sb, issue, let sb off with給某人警告；發出警告；以警告發落某人◇They let her off with a caution.他們給她一個警告便放過了她。

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