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cautionary

🇬🇧 UK/'kɒ:ʃәnәri/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Intended to warn or advise against possible danger or mistakes.

警示性的,告诫的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
cautcareful, cautious, wary
+
ionact, process, state
+
aryrelating to, connected with
=cautionary

Common Collocations

  • 1.cautionary tale警示故事
  • 2.cautionary warning警告

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The documentary served as a cautionary tale about environmental destruction.

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