Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
例句
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。He is a very cautious man.他做事很谨慎。
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.
例句
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。
英汉词典释义
adv.
小心地,谨慎地
She walked cautiously up the drive towards the door.她小心翼翼地沿着车道向门口走去。She obeyed and cautiously opened the door.她服从了,并小心地开了门。She took off her shoes and cautiously dipped a toe in.她脱下鞋小心翼翼地用一个脚趾探了探。
英英词典释义
Adverb
1. with caution or prudence or tact;
"she ventured cautiously downstairs""they handled the incident with kid gloves"
2. in a conservative manner;
"we estimated the number of demonstrators conservatively at 200,000."