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cautious

/ˈkɔːʃəs/
cau · tious ˈkɔː · ʃəs
English Definition
adj. careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
中文释义
谨慎的,小心的
Significado en Español
cauteloso, prudente
한국어 뜻
조심스러운, 신중한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thận trọng, cẩn thận
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How to use “cautious” in a sentence

Jenny was very cautious when crossing the busy street.

珍妮过繁忙的街道时非常小心。

Be cautious when you walk on icy sidewalks.

在结冰的人行道上行走要小心。

The cautious investor did not buy the risky stock.

谨慎的投资者没有买那只高风险的股票。

She took a cautious step onto the old wooden bridge.

她小心翼翼地踏上那座旧木桥。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
caut(pay attention)+(adjective suffix)→attentive→careful
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “cautious”:

  1. A careless
  2. B rash
  3. C wary
  4. D reckless
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C — wary. “cautious” means adj. careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In order to avoid accidents, drivers need to be __________ when driving in bad weather.

  1. A reckless
  2. B cautious
  3. C indifferent
  4. D curious
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B — cautious. “cautious” means adj. careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

Common questions about “cautious”

What does “cautious” mean?

cautious — adj. careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.. In Chinese: 谨慎的,小心的.

How do you pronounce “cautious”?

cautious is pronounced /ˈkɔːʃəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cau · tious.

How do you use “cautious” in a sentence?

“cautious” means careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.. Examples: (1) Jenny was very cautious when crossing the busy street. (2) Be cautious when you walk on icy sidewalks. (3) The cautious investor did not buy the risky stock. (4) She took a cautious step onto the old wooden bridge.

What are synonyms for “cautious”?

careful, prudent, wary, vigilant — all close in meaning to cautious (adj. careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.).

Is “cautious” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. cautious appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “cautious”?

caut(pay attention)+(adjective suffix)→attentive→careful

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