cautious
adjective uk/ˈkɔː.ʃəs/ us/ˈkɑː.ʃəs/
B2 谨慎的，细心的，小心翼翼的
Someone who is cautious avoids risks.
He's a cautious driver. 他开车很小心。
B2 经过仔细考虑的，斟酌过的
A cautious action is careful, well considered, and sometimes slow or uncertain.
a cautious approach 谨慎的方式
cautious criticism 小心谨慎的批评
cautious optimism 审慎的乐观态度
a feeling that there are some reasons to hope for a good result, even if you do not expect complete success or improvement
- More examples
- The prime minister was extremely cautious, saying nothing inflammatory and giving no hostages to fortune.
- Judging from your exam results, I think you have cause for cautious optimism about getting a university place.
- Their supporters gave the decision a cautious welcome.
- He is too cautious to be a great leader.
- I think you should be cautious about trying to change their views.
cautiously
adverb uk/ˈkɔː.ʃəs.li/ us/ˈkɑː.ʃəs.li/
谨慎地，小心翼翼地
in a cautious way