adjective

watchful

警惕的, 注意的, 警戒的

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。

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.

Synonyms: alert, vigilant, observant; Antonyms: inattentive, careless

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。

想象一个瞭望塔(watchtower)里的守卫,他正警惕地(watchful)监视着四周。

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