cau = to take care
來自拉丁語的cau 意爲to take care。
1.precaution(事先小心或注意pre(=before) + cau(=take care))
n.謹慎;警惕;預防
precautionary adj.警惕的;預防的
As a precaution ,please fasten your seat belt before starting the car.作爲一種預防措施,請在發動車之前系好安帶。
2.caution
n.小心,慎重;警告;(外貌、行動或言語等)令人發笑的 v.使某人小心;警告
cautionary adj.警告的;告誡的
cautionary tales 警世故事
We were cautioned not to drive fast.我們被警告不能開快車。
3.cautious
adj.謹慎的,小心的
cautiously adv.謹慎地,小心地
cautious about giving offense 唯恐讓對方生氣而小心翼翼的