warn

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

warn /ˈwoɚn/ verb

warns; warned; warning

warn

/ˈwoɚn/

verb

warns; warned; warning

Learner's definition of WARN

: to tell (someone) about possible danger or trouble提醒；警示；使警惕

[+ object]

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。
She warned me that the stove was still hot.她提醒我炉子还很烫。
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。
“This won't be easy,” he warned.“这绝非易事。”他提醒道。
Nobody warned me about the dangers.没人警示过我有危险。

[no object]

— usually + about or of

The book warns about/of the dangers of not getting enough exercise.这本书警示人们运动不足所造成的危害。

: to tell (someone) to do or not to do something in order to avoid danger or trouble警告；告诫

[+ object]

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。
She warned us not to go too close to the fire.她告诫我们不要离炉火太近。
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]

— 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