warning
noun
adj
ˈwɔːnɪŋ noun
1 something, especially a statement, that tells you that something bad, dangerous, or annoying might happen so that you can be ready or avoid it 警告,警示; 告诫 C,U
2 a statement telling someone that if they continue to behave in an unsatisfactory way, they will be punished 〔对不良行为的〕警告 C
The Surrey team were given a warning last year for repeated offences.
苏里队去年因多次犯规受到一次警告。
I’m giving you a final warning – don’t be late again.
我最后一次警告你 — 不要再迟到了。
written/verbal warning
adj
3 a warning action or thing tells you that something bad or dangerous might happen 表示警告的
He had intended only to fire a warning shot .
他原本只是想鸣枪警告。
Do not ignore warning signs such as tiredness.
不要忽视疲乏等健康警示。
The brake warning light came on.
刹车警示灯亮了。
a warning look/glance
Owen gave him a warning glance.
欧文给了他一个告诫的目光。
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warning bell/bells
used to say that something makes someone start to be worried or careful about something 不祥之兆
a warning bell rings/sounds
As she read his letter, warning bells began to sound in her head.
她读着他的来信,心中有一种不祥的预感。