Definition of warn in English:

warn

verb wɔːnwɔrn

1reporting verb Inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
警告
with object his father had warned him of what might happen
他父亲已经警告他可能发生的事情。
with direct speech ‘He's going to humiliate you,’ John warned
他将羞辱你，'约翰警告说。
no object traffic signals warned of fog
with clause the union warned that its members were going on strike
工会警告说，其会员就要举行罢工了。
Example sentencesExamples
- It was a habit left over from the old days when the king and his ministers were thus warned of danger.
- The residents' acute fear of crime is itself a source of real danger, warns Budapest fire chief Peter Bende.
- Mr Sheard warns us of the dangers of Airedale and other local hospitals being incorporated into Bradford.
- ‘It was a nice sunny day, but unfortunately there were no signs, no flags warning us about the dangers,’ he said.
- Was that old woman she met earlier telling the truth, and that she really was warning Alli of a possible danger that could befall her?
- He was told that advance warning signs were put in place and that, if he could obtain permission from landowners, the council would remove some trees.
- Mary, on her way to Greenwich, was warned of the trap and rode pell-mell for Norfolk.
- Hector said to his men warning them of the possible dangers of an ambush.
- The report also warned of the dangers of failing to improve the lot of ordinary Iraqis.
- Parents also should be informed about the dangers and warning signs of inhalant abuse.
- Bulky agricultural machinery which dominates country roads should be accompanied by advance warning vehicles, a coroner said.
- We in the Newtown and Guillamene Swimming Club are constantly warning about the dangers but at the end of the day it's up to parents to ensure the safety of their children.
- Because of the possible dangers we are warning customers not to use them.
- The Bank of England is poised to warn of the dangers of a collapse in house prices.
- It has since emerged that she had been warned of the rumours at least two days before.
- It also warns of the dangers of transferring patients when beds are not available.
- He also warned about the dangers of being divided by the scapegoating of refugees.
- They're warning of a heightened possibility of an eruption after more than a thousand small earthquakes.
- The conclusion also warns that I might possibly be frustrated if I don't have an outlet for my creative urges.
- They become one-way routes, but they don't move, because people were not given the kind of advance warning they should get.
Synonyms
notify, alert, apprise, give notice, inform, tell, let someone know, make someone aware, give a warning to, give fair warning to, forewarn, put someone on notice/guard, remind
raise/sound the alarm
informal tip off, put wise
1. 1.1with object Give someone cautionary advice about their actions or conduct.
  告诫；提醒
  he warned the chancellor against raising taxes
  他告诫财政大臣不要提高税款。
  with object and infinitive police warned people not to keep large amounts of cash in their homes
  他们提醒人们不要把大笔现金放在家中。
  no object they warned against false optimism
  他们告诫不要盲目乐观。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Police are warning troublemakers that their behaviour will not be tolerated following another weekend of assaults and vandalism.
  The four were sent a letter from the council formally warning them about their conduct on January 20.
  More than 20 other people were sent letters from housing officials and police officers warning them that their behaviour could constitute a public nuisance.
  Police are warning farmers to secure valuable machinery and to mark it for identification, as well as maintaining serial number records.
  Police warning Sinn Fein warned the government yesterday that a crisis was looming over the policing of Northern Ireland which may unravel the peace process.
  Well, we have for a long time provided early warning advice on the launch of ballistic missiles.
  Police are warning the public to be cautious when opening their door to strangers.
  Police are warning elderly people to be on their guard after a Balham resident was duped out of £10, believing he was helping a neighbour.
  Police are warning motorists to expect severe problems with road closures, especially on Friday, and advising people to make other arrangements.
  Police are warning people to make sure their houses are secure even when they are in them following a spate of ‘creeper’ burglaries.
  Police are warning drivers to remain cautious today after a winter storm dumped as much as 14 inches of snow on parts of eastern Virginia.
  Now police are warning anyone who used the machine over the Easter weekend, including the bank holiday Monday, to check their bank accounts in case they too have become victims of the scam.
  Whatever the reason, Shuggy's behaviour eventually prompted a police caution, warning him that if he didn't calm down then he would be in serious trouble.
  Then suddenly and without warning the police moved in on horseback and foot, wrestling random fans to the floor and using their batons with sickening accuracy.
  Despite officers warning him about his conduct he continued to hurl insults and was arrested.
  Police are warning farmers, horse owners and equestrian establishments to check security and be extra vigilant following a number of thefts in the North Wiltshire area.
  A huge pop concert for girl guides, a demonstration, and two major sporting events all take place on Saturday, and police are warning drivers to stay clear.
  Police officers are also warning elderly people to be on their guard tonight because Halloween can be rife with people committing distraction burglaries.
  Police are warning residents not to confront a gang of brazen and aggressive thieves who have struck more than 50 times in Wiltshire, stealing power tools from vans.
  Police are warning people to be on their guard against credit card cheats after a Braintree woman had hers stolen and the thief tried to trick her into revealing her secret identity number.
  Synonyms
  advise, exhort, urge, counsel, caution
  put on the alert, put someone on guard

Phrases

warn someone off the course

Prohibit someone who has broken the laws of the Jockey Club from riding or running horses at meetings under the Jockey Club's jurisdiction.
〔赛马〕（因违反赛马俱乐部的规定）禁止…参加比赛
Example sentencesExamples
- Owner Darren Smith is warned off for six months for laying his own horse on the exchanges.
- Was this a chance to warn him off the course?
- The murkier side of racing continued to make headlines as talented ex-jockey Graham Brown was warned off for eight years after being found guilty by the Jockey Club of bringing the sport into disrepute.
- After retiring from racing, he became a trainer at Lambourn, but his racing life came to an abrupt halt in October 1992, when the Jockey Club warned him off (banned him) for 10 years.
- Ex-jockey Dermot Little was warned off for a further 20 years while another former rider Graham White was banned for five years.

Phrasal Verbs

warn someone off

Order someone to keep away from (somewhere) or refrain from doing (something)
he has been warned off booze
他已被告诫不要豪饮。
Example sentencesExamples
- When the media arrived, two men came out and tried to warn them off.
- Mark pointed at one on one of the stands and the smiley woman helping us warned him off.
- Now when John Main began has explorations into meditation he was warned off that path by his own order, was he not?
- Osileani pulled his weapon in front of the crone's haggard faces, warning them off with a cautious step.
- Just as he is about to get to the bottom of the affair, he is warned off by the American ambassador in Saigon.
- When I came in behind him in a thermal in the start circle he deliberately turned back and into me to intimidate me and warn me off.
- Police reportedly found evidence of sabotage, but were happy to call the crash an accident when, it is said, they were warned off looking too closely.
- That's why we weren't warned off the attack sooner.
- While many shunned the Ayrshire stockbroker during his period of exile from the tracks - he was warned off for ten years for his part in scandal.
- ‘The police went to see the guy, warned them off and it stopped,’ he said.
- The rebels in Shanghai had been warned off interfering with the secretariat of the East China Bureau on the grounds that it was an organ of the Central Committee.
- The couple decided to try for a baby without seeking specialist advice in case they were warned off due to the risks involved.
- I keep waiting for him to warn me off, to use his own crippling accident and this video to scare me straight.
- I had asked him what he wanted, because I hadn't met such nice boys before, and the last time I did meet someone I liked, Kip had warned him off.
- When he was warned off writing the book by Naipaul's second wife, it just made him all the more determined.
- Mealtimes are loaded with messages, subliminal and explicit, to warn you off or turn you on.
- Medication is contra-indicated and he has been warned off excessive alcohol usage.
- I swore and cursed at him for a couple of minutes and he warned me off.
- If they try to pester you into buying their cover, turn it down flat and threaten to walk out - this should warn them off!
- Has the Home Office been on the blower to warn you off?

Derivatives

warner

noun

The helicopter's electronic warfare systems include a radar warning receiver, laser warning receiver, missile approach warner and chaff and flare dispensers.
Example sentencesExamples
- The defensive aids suite could include a radar warner, missile launch and approach warner, and chaff and flare decoy dispensers.
- The laser warner provides broadband laser frequency coverage to detect and display rangefinding, designating and missile guidance laser threats.
- The frigate is equipped with Thales Defence Sceptre A radar warner.
- But the profit warner of the year was Baltimore Technologies.

Origin

Old English war(e)nian, wearnian, from a West Germanic base meaning 'be cautious'; compare with ware².

Rhymes

adorn, born, borne, bourn, Braun, brawn, corn, dawn, drawn, faun, fawn, forborne, forewarn, forlorn, freeborn, lawn, lorn, morn, mourn, newborn, Norn, outworn, pawn, prawn, Quorn, sawn, scorn, Sean, shorn, spawn, suborn, sworn, thorn, thrawn, torn, Vaughan, withdrawn, worn, yawn

Definition of warn in US English:

warn

verbwôrnwɔrn

1reporting verb Inform someone in advance of an impending or possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
警告
with object his father had warned him of what might happen
他父亲已经警告他可能发生的事情。
with direct speech “He's going to humiliate you,” John warned
他将羞辱你，'约翰警告说。
with clause the union warned that its members were close to going on strike
工会警告说，其会员就要举行罢工了。
Example sentencesExamples
- Mr Sheard warns us of the dangers of Airedale and other local hospitals being incorporated into Bradford.
- Bulky agricultural machinery which dominates country roads should be accompanied by advance warning vehicles, a coroner said.
- We in the Newtown and Guillamene Swimming Club are constantly warning about the dangers but at the end of the day it's up to parents to ensure the safety of their children.
- It has since emerged that she had been warned of the rumours at least two days before.
- They're warning of a heightened possibility of an eruption after more than a thousand small earthquakes.
- Was that old woman she met earlier telling the truth, and that she really was warning Alli of a possible danger that could befall her?
- He was told that advance warning signs were put in place and that, if he could obtain permission from landowners, the council would remove some trees.
- They become one-way routes, but they don't move, because people were not given the kind of advance warning they should get.
- The report also warned of the dangers of failing to improve the lot of ordinary Iraqis.
- The residents' acute fear of crime is itself a source of real danger, warns Budapest fire chief Peter Bende.
- It was a habit left over from the old days when the king and his ministers were thus warned of danger.
- Because of the possible dangers we are warning customers not to use them.
- The conclusion also warns that I might possibly be frustrated if I don't have an outlet for my creative urges.
- ‘It was a nice sunny day, but unfortunately there were no signs, no flags warning us about the dangers,’ he said.
- Hector said to his men warning them of the possible dangers of an ambush.
- It also warns of the dangers of transferring patients when beds are not available.
- The Bank of England is poised to warn of the dangers of a collapse in house prices.
- Mary, on her way to Greenwich, was warned of the trap and rode pell-mell for Norfolk.
- He also warned about the dangers of being divided by the scapegoating of refugees.
- Parents also should be informed about the dangers and warning signs of inhalant abuse.
Synonyms
notify, alert, apprise, give notice, inform, tell, let someone know, make someone aware, give a warning to, give fair warning to, forewarn, put someone on guard, put someone on notice, remind
1. 1.1 Give someone forceful or cautionary advice about their actions or conduct.
  告诫；提醒
  with object and infinitive they warned people not to keep large amounts of cash in their homes
  他们提醒人们不要把大笔现金放在家中。
  no object they warned against false optimism
  他们告诫不要盲目乐观。
  with object friends warned her against the marriage
  Example sentencesExamples
  Police are warning farmers, horse owners and equestrian establishments to check security and be extra vigilant following a number of thefts in the North Wiltshire area.
  Whatever the reason, Shuggy's behaviour eventually prompted a police caution, warning him that if he didn't calm down then he would be in serious trouble.
  Police are warning people to be on their guard against credit card cheats after a Braintree woman had hers stolen and the thief tried to trick her into revealing her secret identity number.
  Despite officers warning him about his conduct he continued to hurl insults and was arrested.
  Police are warning motorists to expect severe problems with road closures, especially on Friday, and advising people to make other arrangements.
  Police are warning residents not to confront a gang of brazen and aggressive thieves who have struck more than 50 times in Wiltshire, stealing power tools from vans.
  More than 20 other people were sent letters from housing officials and police officers warning them that their behaviour could constitute a public nuisance.
  Police officers are also warning elderly people to be on their guard tonight because Halloween can be rife with people committing distraction burglaries.
  Police are warning drivers to remain cautious today after a winter storm dumped as much as 14 inches of snow on parts of eastern Virginia.
  Police are warning elderly people to be on their guard after a Balham resident was duped out of £10, believing he was helping a neighbour.
  Police warning Sinn Fein warned the government yesterday that a crisis was looming over the policing of Northern Ireland which may unravel the peace process.
  The four were sent a letter from the council formally warning them about their conduct on January 20.
  Police are warning troublemakers that their behaviour will not be tolerated following another weekend of assaults and vandalism.
  Police are warning the public to be cautious when opening their door to strangers.
  Well, we have for a long time provided early warning advice on the launch of ballistic missiles.
  Now police are warning anyone who used the machine over the Easter weekend, including the bank holiday Monday, to check their bank accounts in case they too have become victims of the scam.
  A huge pop concert for girl guides, a demonstration, and two major sporting events all take place on Saturday, and police are warning drivers to stay clear.
  Police are warning farmers to secure valuable machinery and to mark it for identification, as well as maintaining serial number records.
  Then suddenly and without warning the police moved in on horseback and foot, wrestling random fans to the floor and using their batons with sickening accuracy.
  Police are warning people to make sure their houses are secure even when they are in them following a spate of ‘creeper’ burglaries.
  Synonyms
  advise, exhort, urge, counsel, caution

Phrasal Verbs

warn someone off

1Tell someone forcefully or threateningly to go away or stay.
警告（某人）离开，告诫（某人）不得靠近
1. 1.1Advise someone forcefully against (a particular thing or course of action)
  告诫（某人）不要参与（某事或行动）
  he has been warned off booze
  他已被告诫不要豪饮。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I swore and cursed at him for a couple of minutes and he warned me off.
  The couple decided to try for a baby without seeking specialist advice in case they were warned off due to the risks involved.
  ‘The police went to see the guy, warned them off and it stopped,’ he said.
  When he was warned off writing the book by Naipaul's second wife, it just made him all the more determined.
  That's why we weren't warned off the attack sooner.
  I keep waiting for him to warn me off, to use his own crippling accident and this video to scare me straight.
  While many shunned the Ayrshire stockbroker during his period of exile from the tracks - he was warned off for ten years for his part in scandal.
  If they try to pester you into buying their cover, turn it down flat and threaten to walk out - this should warn them off!
  Mark pointed at one on one of the stands and the smiley woman helping us warned him off.
  Mealtimes are loaded with messages, subliminal and explicit, to warn you off or turn you on.
  Osileani pulled his weapon in front of the crone's haggard faces, warning them off with a cautious step.
  I had asked him what he wanted, because I hadn't met such nice boys before, and the last time I did meet someone I liked, Kip had warned him off.
  Has the Home Office been on the blower to warn you off?
  The rebels in Shanghai had been warned off interfering with the secretariat of the East China Bureau on the grounds that it was an organ of the Central Committee.
  Police reportedly found evidence of sabotage, but were happy to call the crash an accident when, it is said, they were warned off looking too closely.
  Medication is contra-indicated and he has been warned off excessive alcohol usage.
  Just as he is about to get to the bottom of the affair, he is warned off by the American ambassador in Saigon.
  Now when John Main began has explorations into meditation he was warned off that path by his own order, was he not?
  When the media arrived, two men came out and tried to warn them off.
  When I came in behind him in a thermal in the start circle he deliberately turned back and into me to intimidate me and warn me off.

Origin

Old English war(e)nian, wearnian, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘be cautious’; compare with ware.

词汇	warn
释义	Definition of warn in English: warn verb wɔːnwɔrn 1reporting verb Inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation. 警告 with object his father had warned him of what might happen 他父亲已经警告他可能发生的事情。 with direct speech ‘He's going to humiliate you,’ John warned 他将羞辱你，'约翰警告说。 no object traffic signals warned of fog with clause the union warned that its members were going on strike 工会警告说，其会员就要举行罢工了。 Example sentencesExamples It was a habit left over from the old days when the king and his ministers were thus warned of danger. The residents' acute fear of crime is itself a source of real danger, warns Budapest fire chief Peter Bende. Mr Sheard warns us of the dangers of Airedale and other local hospitals being incorporated into Bradford. ‘It was a nice sunny day, but unfortunately there were no signs, no flags warning us about the dangers,’ he said. Was that old woman she met earlier telling the truth, and that she really was warning Alli of a possible danger that could befall her? He was told that advance warning signs were put in place and that, if he could obtain permission from landowners, the council would remove some trees. Mary, on her way to Greenwich, was warned of the trap and rode pell-mell for Norfolk. Hector said to his men warning them of the possible dangers of an ambush. The report also warned of the dangers of failing to improve the lot of ordinary Iraqis. Parents also should be informed about the dangers and warning signs of inhalant abuse. Bulky agricultural machinery which dominates country roads should be accompanied by advance warning vehicles, a coroner said. We in the Newtown and Guillamene Swimming Club are constantly warning about the dangers but at the end of the day it's up to parents to ensure the safety of their children. Because of the possible dangers we are warning customers not to use them. The Bank of England is poised to warn of the dangers of a collapse in house prices. It has since emerged that she had been warned of the rumours at least two days before. It also warns of the dangers of transferring patients when beds are not available. He also warned about the dangers of being divided by the scapegoating of refugees. They're warning of a heightened possibility of an eruption after more than a thousand small earthquakes. The conclusion also warns that I might possibly be frustrated if I don't have an outlet for my creative urges. They become one-way routes, but they don't move, because people were not given the kind of advance warning they should get. Synonyms notify, alert, apprise, give notice, inform, tell, let someone know, make someone aware, give a warning to, give fair warning to, forewarn, put someone on notice/guard, remind raise/sound the alarm informal tip off, put wise 1.1with object Give someone cautionary advice about their actions or conduct. 告诫；提醒 he warned the chancellor against raising taxes 他告诫财政大臣不要提高税款。 with object and infinitive police warned people not to keep large amounts of cash in their homes 他们提醒人们不要把大笔现金放在家中。 no object they warned against false optimism 他们告诫不要盲目乐观。 Example sentencesExamples Police are warning troublemakers that their behaviour will not be tolerated following another weekend of assaults and vandalism. The four were sent a letter from the council formally warning them about their conduct on January 20. More than 20 other people were sent letters from housing officials and police officers warning them that their behaviour could constitute a public nuisance. Police are warning farmers to secure valuable machinery and to mark it for identification, as well as maintaining serial number records. Police warning Sinn Fein warned the government yesterday that a crisis was looming over the policing of Northern Ireland which may unravel the peace process. Well, we have for a long time provided early warning advice on the launch of ballistic missiles. Police are warning the public to be cautious when opening their door to strangers. Police are warning elderly people to be on their guard after a Balham resident was duped out of £10, believing he was helping a neighbour. Police are warning motorists to expect severe problems with road closures, especially on Friday, and advising people to make other arrangements. Police are warning people to make sure their houses are secure even when they are in them following a spate of ‘creeper’ burglaries. Police are warning drivers to remain cautious today after a winter storm dumped as much as 14 inches of snow on parts of eastern Virginia. Now police are warning anyone who used the machine over the Easter weekend, including the bank holiday Monday, to check their bank accounts in case they too have become victims of the scam. Whatever the reason, Shuggy's behaviour eventually prompted a police caution, warning him that if he didn't calm down then he would be in serious trouble. Then suddenly and without warning the police moved in on horseback and foot, wrestling random fans to the floor and using their batons with sickening accuracy. Despite officers warning him about his conduct he continued to hurl insults and was arrested. Police are warning farmers, horse owners and equestrian establishments to check security and be extra vigilant following a number of thefts in the North Wiltshire area. A huge pop concert for girl guides, a demonstration, and two major sporting events all take place on Saturday, and police are warning drivers to stay clear. Police officers are also warning elderly people to be on their guard tonight because Halloween can be rife with people committing distraction burglaries. Police are warning residents not to confront a gang of brazen and aggressive thieves who have struck more than 50 times in Wiltshire, stealing power tools from vans. Police are warning people to be on their guard against credit card cheats after a Braintree woman had hers stolen and the thief tried to trick her into revealing her secret identity number. Synonyms advise, exhort, urge, counsel, caution put on the alert, put someone on guard Phrases warn someone off the course Prohibit someone who has broken the laws of the Jockey Club from riding or running horses at meetings under the Jockey Club's jurisdiction. 〔赛马〕（因违反赛马俱乐部的规定）禁止…参加比赛 Example sentencesExamples Owner Darren Smith is warned off for six months for laying his own horse on the exchanges. Was this a chance to warn him off the course? The murkier side of racing continued to make headlines as talented ex-jockey Graham Brown was warned off for eight years after being found guilty by the Jockey Club of bringing the sport into disrepute. After retiring from racing, he became a trainer at Lambourn, but his racing life came to an abrupt halt in October 1992, when the Jockey Club warned him off (banned him) for 10 years. Ex-jockey Dermot Little was warned off for a further 20 years while another former rider Graham White was banned for five years. Phrasal Verbs warn someone off Order someone to keep away from (somewhere) or refrain from doing (something) he has been warned off booze 他已被告诫不要豪饮。 Example sentencesExamples When the media arrived, two men came out and tried to warn them off. Mark pointed at one on one of the stands and the smiley woman helping us warned him off. Now when John Main began has explorations into meditation he was warned off that path by his own order, was he not? Osileani pulled his weapon in front of the crone's haggard faces, warning them off with a cautious step. Just as he is about to get to the bottom of the affair, he is warned off by the American ambassador in Saigon. When I came in behind him in a thermal in the start circle he deliberately turned back and into me to intimidate me and warn me off. Police reportedly found evidence of sabotage, but were happy to call the crash an accident when, it is said, they were warned off looking too closely. That's why we weren't warned off the attack sooner. While many shunned the Ayrshire stockbroker during his period of exile from the tracks - he was warned off for ten years for his part in scandal. ‘The police went to see the guy, warned them off and it stopped,’ he said. The rebels in Shanghai had been warned off interfering with the secretariat of the East China Bureau on the grounds that it was an organ of the Central Committee. The couple decided to try for a baby without seeking specialist advice in case they were warned off due to the risks involved. I keep waiting for him to warn me off, to use his own crippling accident and this video to scare me straight. I had asked him what he wanted, because I hadn't met such nice boys before, and the last time I did meet someone I liked, Kip had warned him off. When he was warned off writing the book by Naipaul's second wife, it just made him all the more determined. Mealtimes are loaded with messages, subliminal and explicit, to warn you off or turn you on. Medication is contra-indicated and he has been warned off excessive alcohol usage. I swore and cursed at him for a couple of minutes and he warned me off. If they try to pester you into buying their cover, turn it down flat and threaten to walk out - this should warn them off! Has the Home Office been on the blower to warn you off? Derivatives warner noun The helicopter's electronic warfare systems include a radar warning receiver, laser warning receiver, missile approach warner and chaff and flare dispensers. Example sentencesExamples The defensive aids suite could include a radar warner, missile launch and approach warner, and chaff and flare decoy dispensers. The laser warner provides broadband laser frequency coverage to detect and display rangefinding, designating and missile guidance laser threats. The frigate is equipped with Thales Defence Sceptre A radar warner. But the profit warner of the year was Baltimore Technologies. Origin Old English war(e)nian, wearnian, from a West Germanic base meaning 'be cautious'; compare with ware². Rhymes adorn, born, borne, bourn, Braun, brawn, corn, dawn, drawn, faun, fawn, forborne, forewarn, forlorn, freeborn, lawn, lorn, morn, mourn, newborn, Norn, outworn, pawn, prawn, Quorn, sawn, scorn, Sean, shorn, spawn, suborn, sworn, thorn, thrawn, torn, Vaughan, withdrawn, worn, yawn verb.1 phr. phr.v. Definition of warn in US English: warn verbwôrnwɔrn 1reporting verb Inform someone in advance of an impending or possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation. 警告 with object his father had warned him of what might happen 他父亲已经警告他可能发生的事情。 with direct speech “He's going to humiliate you,” John warned 他将羞辱你，'约翰警告说。 with clause the union warned that its members were close to going on strike 工会警告说，其会员就要举行罢工了。 Example sentencesExamples Mr Sheard warns us of the dangers of Airedale and other local hospitals being incorporated into Bradford. Bulky agricultural machinery which dominates country roads should be accompanied by advance warning vehicles, a coroner said. We in the Newtown and Guillamene Swimming Club are constantly warning about the dangers but at the end of the day it's up to parents to ensure the safety of their children. It has since emerged that she had been warned of the rumours at least two days before. They're warning of a heightened possibility of an eruption after more than a thousand small earthquakes. Was that old woman she met earlier telling the truth, and that she really was warning Alli of a possible danger that could befall her? He was told that advance warning signs were put in place and that, if he could obtain permission from landowners, the council would remove some trees. They become one-way routes, but they don't move, because people were not given the kind of advance warning they should get. The report also warned of the dangers of failing to improve the lot of ordinary Iraqis. The residents' acute fear of crime is itself a source of real danger, warns Budapest fire chief Peter Bende. It was a habit left over from the old days when the king and his ministers were thus warned of danger. Because of the possible dangers we are warning customers not to use them. The conclusion also warns that I might possibly be frustrated if I don't have an outlet for my creative urges. ‘It was a nice sunny day, but unfortunately there were no signs, no flags warning us about the dangers,’ he said. Hector said to his men warning them of the possible dangers of an ambush. It also warns of the dangers of transferring patients when beds are not available. The Bank of England is poised to warn of the dangers of a collapse in house prices. Mary, on her way to Greenwich, was warned of the trap and rode pell-mell for Norfolk. He also warned about the dangers of being divided by the scapegoating of refugees. Parents also should be informed about the dangers and warning signs of inhalant abuse. Synonyms notify, alert, apprise, give notice, inform, tell, let someone know, make someone aware, give a warning to, give fair warning to, forewarn, put someone on guard, put someone on notice, remind 1.1 Give someone forceful or cautionary advice about their actions or conduct. 告诫；提醒 with object and infinitive they warned people not to keep large amounts of cash in their homes 他们提醒人们不要把大笔现金放在家中。 no object they warned against false optimism 他们告诫不要盲目乐观。 with object friends warned her against the marriage Example sentencesExamples Police are warning farmers, horse owners and equestrian establishments to check security and be extra vigilant following a number of thefts in the North Wiltshire area. Whatever the reason, Shuggy's behaviour eventually prompted a police caution, warning him that if he didn't calm down then he would be in serious trouble. Police are warning people to be on their guard against credit card cheats after a Braintree woman had hers stolen and the thief tried to trick her into revealing her secret identity number. Despite officers warning him about his conduct he continued to hurl insults and was arrested. Police are warning motorists to expect severe problems with road closures, especially on Friday, and advising people to make other arrangements. Police are warning residents not to confront a gang of brazen and aggressive thieves who have struck more than 50 times in Wiltshire, stealing power tools from vans. More than 20 other people were sent letters from housing officials and police officers warning them that their behaviour could constitute a public nuisance. Police officers are also warning elderly people to be on their guard tonight because Halloween can be rife with people committing distraction burglaries. Police are warning drivers to remain cautious today after a winter storm dumped as much as 14 inches of snow on parts of eastern Virginia. Police are warning elderly people to be on their guard after a Balham resident was duped out of £10, believing he was helping a neighbour. Police warning Sinn Fein warned the government yesterday that a crisis was looming over the policing of Northern Ireland which may unravel the peace process. The four were sent a letter from the council formally warning them about their conduct on January 20. Police are warning troublemakers that their behaviour will not be tolerated following another weekend of assaults and vandalism. Police are warning the public to be cautious when opening their door to strangers. Well, we have for a long time provided early warning advice on the launch of ballistic missiles. Now police are warning anyone who used the machine over the Easter weekend, including the bank holiday Monday, to check their bank accounts in case they too have become victims of the scam. A huge pop concert for girl guides, a demonstration, and two major sporting events all take place on Saturday, and police are warning drivers to stay clear. Police are warning farmers to secure valuable machinery and to mark it for identification, as well as maintaining serial number records. Then suddenly and without warning the police moved in on horseback and foot, wrestling random fans to the floor and using their batons with sickening accuracy. Police are warning people to make sure their houses are secure even when they are in them following a spate of ‘creeper’ burglaries. Synonyms advise, exhort, urge, counsel, caution Phrasal Verbs warn someone off 1Tell someone forcefully or threateningly to go away or stay. 警告（某人）离开，告诫（某人）不得靠近 1.1Advise someone forcefully against (a particular thing or course of action) 告诫（某人）不要参与（某事或行动） he has been warned off booze 他已被告诫不要豪饮。 Example sentencesExamples I swore and cursed at him for a couple of minutes and he warned me off. The couple decided to try for a baby without seeking specialist advice in case they were warned off due to the risks involved. ‘The police went to see the guy, warned them off and it stopped,’ he said. When he was warned off writing the book by Naipaul's second wife, it just made him all the more determined. That's why we weren't warned off the attack sooner. I keep waiting for him to warn me off, to use his own crippling accident and this video to scare me straight. While many shunned the Ayrshire stockbroker during his period of exile from the tracks - he was warned off for ten years for his part in scandal. If they try to pester you into buying their cover, turn it down flat and threaten to walk out - this should warn them off! Mark pointed at one on one of the stands and the smiley woman helping us warned him off. Mealtimes are loaded with messages, subliminal and explicit, to warn you off or turn you on. Osileani pulled his weapon in front of the crone's haggard faces, warning them off with a cautious step. I had asked him what he wanted, because I hadn't met such nice boys before, and the last time I did meet someone I liked, Kip had warned him off. Has the Home Office been on the blower to warn you off? The rebels in Shanghai had been warned off interfering with the secretariat of the East China Bureau on the grounds that it was an organ of the Central Committee. Police reportedly found evidence of sabotage, but were happy to call the crash an accident when, it is said, they were warned off looking too closely. Medication is contra-indicated and he has been warned off excessive alcohol usage. Just as he is about to get to the bottom of the affair, he is warned off by the American ambassador in Saigon. Now when John Main began has explorations into meditation he was warned off that path by his own order, was he not? When the media arrived, two men came out and tried to warn them off. When I came in behind him in a thermal in the start circle he deliberately turned back and into me to intimidate me and warn me off. Origin Old English war(e)nian, wearnian, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘be cautious’; compare with ware. verb.1 phr.v.
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