caution/'kɔː∫ən $ 'kɑː-/

n.

➊ care that enables sb to avoid danger or mistakes

➋ a warning or piece of advice about a possible danger or risk

n.

➊ [U] 谨慎，小心：He treated the matter with caution. 他小心谨慎地处理这件事情。

➋ [U; C] 警告，告诫：a word of caution 忠告

◇The sign says “Caution: deep water!” 牌子上写着“小心：水深！”

构词caut（= care小心）+ -ion