warn
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(a) [Tn, Tn.pr, Dn.f, Dn.w]
~ sb (of sth) give sb notice of sth, esp possible danger or unpleasant consequences; inform sb in advance of what may happen 提醒某人(尤指可能有危險的或有不良後果的事); 預先通知某人; 警告
`Mind the step,' she warned. `小心腳底下,'她提醒道.
I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen. 我事先跟他說過, 可他就是不聽.
She has been warned of the danger of driving the car in that state. 已經告訴過她, 汽車這個樣子開起來有危險.
The police are warning (motorists) of possible delays. 警方通知(駕駛汽車的人)交通可能受阻.
If you warn me in advance, I will have your order ready for you. 你若預先通知我, 我就能給您準備好了.
They warned her that if she did it again she would be sent to prison. 他們警告她說她再這麼干就把她關進監獄.
I had been warned what to expect. 事先已經告訴過我要出這種事.
(b) [Tn.pr] ~ sb about/against sb/sth; ~ sb against doing sth put sb on his guard against sb/sth 讓某人警惕或提防某人[某事物]
He warned us against pickpockets. 他告訴我們要小心扒手.
The police have warned shopkeepers about the forged banknotes. 警方已通知各店主留意偽鈔.
The doctor warned us against overtiring the patient. 醫生讓我們注意病人不可過勞.
(c) [Dn.t] advise sb (not) to do sth 建議或勸告某人(不要)做某事
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. 已經勸過他們天氣這麼壞不要攀登那座山.
She warned them to be careful. 她告訴他們務必小心.
2 (phr v) warn sb off (sth/doing sth) give sb notice that he must go or stay away, eg from private property 通知某人離開或不要接觸(如私人的地方)
I had been warned off visiting her while she was still unwell. 已經告訴我她還沒好不要去看她.