Caution
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定义
cautious: 小心的、谨慎的
Kevin is very cautious about spending money.凯文总是非常谨慎的花钱。
caution: 警告、戒备
Proceed with caution. 请保持谨慎。
cautiously: 慎重的、谨慎的
示例
- "Horatio is cautiously optimistic about our fate."
- "Like Susie, I believe that this situation is manageable, and if we proceed cautiously, we should be able to recoup our potential loss."
- "Mazerati cautiously approached each individual, so it came as a total surprise to all involved when Mazerati was elected CEO by the D&C board last Tuesday."
练习 1
Which of the following statements best summarizes Polly's advice to Icarus?
Which of the following statements best summarizes Polly's advice to Icarus?
Polly simply describes Fiona's competitive spirit, but she never encourages Icarus to "match" Fiona's competitive spirit.
There is no indication of this in the text. Polly simply writes that Fiona will be "coming by" or visiting the Delavigne offices.
Polly writes that Fiona has a tendency to be very proud (She takes pride in always being right). She is not advising Icarus to act with pride.
This is the best choice here. Polly writes: "We have no worries that the review will go off without a hitch. But please be careful!" Polly's expression "be careful" indicates that Icarus should be "cautious", "prudent", or take precautions before the review.
练习 2
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
This statement is true. Bruno says "our current banker Samuel Shadetree is actually an old friend of mine". We can therefore assume that they have known each other for "a while". "A while" refers to a period of time. In this context it indicates the considerable period of time that Bruno and Sam Shadetree have known each other.
This statement is false. Although Bruno tells Icarus that he would like to proceed "cautiously" (carefully or with prudence), he never advises Icarus to "forget about the situation", or to let Bruno deal with it entirely. Bruno wants to be part of the process, along with Icarus and Sam Shadetree.
This is a true statement. Bruno tells Icarus "we should talk further" about the situation, then says "I would like avoid doing anything drastic here". Both of these statements indicate that Bruno prefers to proceed cautiously, carefully or with prudence. The term "drastic" refers to something extreme or severe.
This statement is false. Bruno does ask Icarus to schedule a meeting with Sam, however Bruno specifically says "we should talk things over", which indicates that he wants to be part of the process to resolve the banking problem.
练习 3
Choose all of the TRUE statements from the list below
There may be more than one!
There may be more than one!
Choose all of the TRUE statements from the list below
There may be more than one!
There may be more than one!
This statement is false. Bruno tells Warbuckle that he has to stop "throwing his money around", or spending his money "frivolously", to which Warbuckle replies "I see. Maybe I can make a few changes". He agrees that he needs to change his spending habits, which indicates that he is "willing" (ready or prepared to) change his spending habits lifestyle.
This is a true statement. Bruno tells Warbuckle "you've got to stop throwing your money around so carelessly!". To "throw one's money around" means to spend it unwisely, as if it will never run out. To be "cautious" means to take care or be prudent. Bruno is telling Warbuckle to be more "careful" or "cautious" with his money.
This statement is false. Warbuckle does mention a planetarium, however it is because Bruno asks if there is anywhere they can "talk without being bothered". Warbuckle suggests that they go to the planetarium. Warbuckle is not planning to build a planetarium, he already has one! A planetarium is a room or building that houses a three dimensional map of the stars and planets.
This is a true statement. Warbuckle says, "It's true. I can't stop spending my cash!". Warbuckle is admitting to Bruno that he simply can't stop spending his "cash" or "money".
练习 4
According to what you have read in the report, which of the following adjectives could be used to describe Lee Wang?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
According to what you have read in the report, which of the following adjectives could be used to describe Lee Wang?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is incorrect. "Humorless" means "lacking a sense of humor", however Brian writes that Lee Wang "loves to joke around". To "joke around" is to "be funny" or to "try to be funny".
This is an appropriate adjective to describe Lee Wang. Brian writes that "Lee (Wang) took the reins using aggressive tactics", this means that Lee Wang took control of his father's business in a violent way. Brian also suggests that Lee Wang might have violently attacked his elder brother who "was found hospitalized in Beijing with both legs broken and his ear missing."
This is probably not an appropriate adjective. "Harmless" means "mild", "innocent" and "benign". There is nothing in the report that suggests that Wang is "harmless". On the contrary, he is described as "violent" and "aggressive".
This is an appropriate adjective to describe Lee Wang. A "superstitious" person has beliefs that aren't necessarily governed by reason and logic. For example: he is so superstitious, he believes that black cats bring bad luck and 13 is an unlucky number. The report mentions that "Wang attributes his success to his astrological sign", it can therefore be assumed that Lee Wang is a "superstitious" person.
This is incorrect. "Cautious" means "tentative" and "careful". This goes against what is said about Lee Wang, who is said to be "a born gambler, (and) is at his best when the stakes are high". This means that he likes gambling and taking risks.
练习 5
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a true statement. Warbuckle tells Bruno, 'It could be that the economic downturn in this country is finally having an effect on Warbuckle's Department Stores'. An 'economic downturn' refers to a decline in economic activity, a reduction in economic growth. Warbuckle believes that this may be responsible for his current financial situation.
This is a false statement. Warbuckle says that maybe 'the market for Warbuckle's goods has dried up'. This doesn't mean that the demand for his products is unchanged, but that the demand is reduced. 'To dry up' is used figuratively to indicate that the market (and the demand for Warbuckle's products) is not as profitable or lucrative as it once was. Ex: When the tech boom of the 90's dried up, many people lost money. The verb 'to dry' literally refers to something becoming less wet.
This is a true statement. Bruno tells Warbuckle 'you've got to stop throwing your money around so carelessly!'. To 'throw one's money around' means to spend it unwisely, as if it will never run out. To be 'cautious' means to take care or be prudent. Bruno is telling Warbuckle to be more 'careful' or 'cautious' with his money.
This is a true statement. Warbuckle says that the reason for his current financial situation could be the result of 'some bad investments overseas'. He is referring to some international investments he has made which may be bad. The term 'overseas' refers to countries located 'abroad' or far away from one's own country. 'Overseas' is synonymous with 'international' in this context, and 'poor' means 'bad' here.
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