cautious
- adj.小心的;谨慎的
派生词： cautiously adv.;cautiousness n.
caut 小心 + -ious ...的
cautiousadj.
小心的；谨慎的
being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks
He was very cautious about committing himself to anything.
他谨小慎微，从不轻易表态。
The government has been cautious in its response to the report.
政府对此报道反应谨慎。
They've taken a very cautious approach .
他们采取了十分谨慎的态度。
They expressed cautious optimism about a solution to the crisis.
他们对解决危机持谨慎的乐观态度。
A cautious person is nervous that something may be dangerous or unwise, so they only do it very slowly or after a lot of thought. (opposite = rash )cautious指人因担心某事危险或不明智而缓慢行事或小心谨慎。（反义词为rash）
A careful person is not nervous but does take extra care to make sure that everything is correct or nothing goes wrong. (opposite = careless )careful指人并非担心害怕，但为确保万无一失而做事小心仔细。（反义词为careless）
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ADJ-GRADED 谨慎的;慎重的;小心的
Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.The scientists are cautious about using enzyme therapy on humans...
科学家们对在人身上使用酶疗法非常慎重。
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David moved cautiously forward and looked over the edge...
戴维小心翼翼地往前挪，从边缘向下张望。
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ADJ-GRADED (态度或反应)谨慎的，小心的
If you describe someone's attitude or reaction as cautious, you mean that it is limited or careful.He has been seen as a champion of a more cautious approach to economic reform.
人们一直将他视为主张更为谨慎的经济改革措施的提倡者。
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I am cautiously optimistic that a new government will be concerned and aware about the environment...
对于新政府是否会关注环境问题，我持谨慎的乐观态度。
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Being a prudent and cautious person , you realise that the problem must be resolved .
慎重小心的人都会意识到这个问题非解决不可。
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He sat up , his stomach strangely tight , and his breathing cautious . Michael felt the warmth leave his back . Shadows crept into the room as the sun hid behind the clouds that now filled the sky .
迈克尔坐了起来，奇怪的是肚子突然纠痛起来，他小心的吸着气，感觉到暖气从自己的后背开始消失，这时天空布满了乌云，太阳被云层遮盖，阴影慢慢渗进了屋内。
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The government has been cautious in its response to the report .
政府对此报道反应谨慎。
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They expressed cautious optimism about a solution to the crisis .
他们对解决危机持谨慎的乐观态度。
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They 've taken a very cautious approach .
他们采取了十分谨慎的态度。
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The proposals were given a cautious welcome by the trade unions .
这些建议得到了工会谨慎的接受。
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He was very cautious about committing himself to anything .
他谨小慎微，从不轻易表态。
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Employers may become overly cautious about taking on new staff .
雇主在雇用新职员时可能会变得过于谨慎。
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The scientists are cautious about using enzyme therapy on humans
科学家们对在人身上使用酶疗法非常慎重。
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Australia , put in to bat , made a cautious start .
轮到澳大利亚队出场击球，他们开始打得很谨慎。
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The policy was rejected in favour of a more cautious approach .
这项政策未被采纳，取而代之的是一项较为谨慎的策略。
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You should be cautious when getting involved and test the water before committing yourself .
参与其中时一定要小心谨慎，表态之前最好试探一下。
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Investors are playing it cautious , and they 're playing it smart .
投资者审慎精明地行事。
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He has been seen as a champion of a more cautious approach to economic reform .
人们一直将他视为主张更为谨慎的经济改革措施的提倡者。
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The party has always had a cautious and sceptical attitude to Europe .
该党一直对欧洲持有谨慎而怀疑的态度。
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He is a very cautious man .
他做事很谨慎。
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His critics write him off as too cautious to succeed
批评他的人不把他当回事，认为他太过谨慎，不能成事。
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The president became more cautious as his popularity dipped .
由于支持率有所下降，总统变得更加谨慎了。
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American analysts have been somewhat cautious in estimating the size of the B2B market .
美国分析师在估计公司对公司业务市场大小时略显谨慎。
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UN officials are expressing cautious optimism that the latest ceasefire is holding .
联合国官员对于最近的停火协定是否有效持谨慎的乐观态度。
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The deputy leader is cautious about loosening the links with the unions
该政党的二把手对疏远与工会之间关系一事态度谨慎。
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He was cautious of his footing , wary of the edge
他小心翼翼地站在边缘。
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The government has taken a cautious approach to the crisis .
该政府采取了谨慎的态度处理危机。
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All sides have expressed cautious optimism about the announcement .
与会各方都对这项通告表示谨慎乐观。
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You 'd better be more cautious , as your rival is in an advantageous position .
你的对手现在处于有利地位，所以你最好更谨慎一些。
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He 's a cautious driver .
他开车很小心。
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On this account we should be more cautious on this voyage .
以此，我们应该在这次航行中格外小心谨慎。
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He was even more cautious than ever , and did his utmost to win the trust and favour of the superior .
他更加谨小慎微，兢兢业业，以尽力取信讨好其上司。
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A cautious driver never drives his car too fast .
一个谨慎的司机从不开快车。
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Her husband is cautious , never making a swift decision about anything .
她丈夫十分谨慎，从不草率作出任何决定。
指明智而谨慎的，尤指避免不必要的风险，不贸然行事。
It might be prudent to get your parents' opinions before you make the final decision.
作最后决定之前问问你父母的意见兴许更稳妥。
My suggestion is that you should talk with the prudent house buyers.
我的建议是你应该和谨慎的购房者聊聊。
指非常小心的，力求避免做错事或造成损失。
He is the most careful driver she has ever met.
他是她见过的最谨慎的司机。
The waiter was being very careful with the soap so as not to spill it.
服务生拿汤的时候很小心，怕把汤泼出来。
既可指人谨慎细心的，也可指态度、批评方式等经过仔细考虑的，目的在于避开危险或风险。
He's a cautious driver.
他开车很小心。
All sides have expressed cautious optimism about the announcement.
与会各方都对这项通告表示谨慎乐观。
The government has taken a cautious approach to the crisis.
该政府采取了谨慎的态度处理危机。