warns; warned; warning
warns; warned; warning
Learner's definition of WARN
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: to tell (someone) about possible danger or trouble提醒;警示;使警惕 [+ object]
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I had been warned about the difficulties of the job.有人提醒过我这项工作的种种困难。
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She warned me that the stove was still hot.她提醒我炉子还很烫。
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The company has warned (investors) that its profits are likely to be lower in the coming year.这家公司警示过(投资者)其来年的利润可能会降低。
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“This won't be easy,” he warned.“这绝非易事。”他提醒道。
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Nobody warned me about the dangers.没人警示过我有危险。
[no object]
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usually + about or of 2
: to tell (someone) to do or not to do something in order to avoid danger or trouble警告;告诫 [+ object]
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I warned him to be careful, but he didn't listen to me.我警告过他要小心,可他不听我的。
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She warned us not to go too close to the fire.她告诫我们不要离炉火太近。
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We were warned against using [=warned not to use] the faulty light switch.有人告诫我们不要用有缺陷的电灯开关。
[no object]
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usually + against
warn off
[phrasal verb] warn (someone) off or warn (someone) off (something)
: to tell (someone) to go or stay away in order to avoid danger or trouble告诫…离开;警告…不要靠近