watchful
翻译
警惕的, 注意的, 警戒的
例句
He kept a watchful eye on the children.
他警惕地看着孩子们。
The cat was watchful of the mouse.
猫对老鼠保持着警惕。
语法模式
watchful of (sb./sth.) 对(某人/某物)警惕 The dog was watchful of strangers.
a watchful eye on (sb./sth.) 密切关注(某人/某物) Keep a watchful eye on the time.
近义词
Synonyms: alert, vigilant, observant; Antonyms: inattentive, careless
词源
源自“watch”(观看)和后缀“-ful”(充满)。字面意思是“充满观看”,引申为警惕。
记忆技巧
想象一个瞭望塔(watchtower)里的守卫,他正警惕地(watchful)监视着四周。