warn UK [wɔ:n] US [wɔ:rn] verb intransitive or transitive ESSENTIAL ■to make someone realise a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future 警告;告诫;提醒•[+ obj + to infinitive] We were warned not to eat the fish which might give us a slight stomach upset.我们被告诫不要吃那种鱼,因为它可能会导致胃部轻微不适。 •[+ obj + (that)] Have you warned them (that) there will be an extra person for dinner?你有没有提醒他们会多一个人吃饭? •I was warned against/off going to the east coast because it was so full of tourists.有人告诫我不要去东海岸,因为那里游客爆满。 •There were signs warning of fog as soon as we got onto the motorway.我们一上高速公路,就看到有“大雾”的警示牌。 •This particular curry is extremely hot - be warned!这种特别的咖哩食品极辣——小心食用! •Put that ball down and come over here, Laura - I'm warning you (= I will punish you if you do not) !放下那个球到这里来,萝拉——我是在警告你! |