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carefulness

/kair-fuhl/US // ˈkɛər fəl //UK // (ˈkɛəfʊl) //

细心,谨慎,仔细,谨慎性

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
    • : taking pains in one's work; exact; thorough: a careful typist.
    • : done or performed with accuracy or caution: careful research.
    • : solicitously mindful: careful of the rights of others;careful about one's behavior;careful in speech.
    • : Archaic. full of anxiety or care; troubled.causing or attended with anxiety: a careful day.

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Examples

  • Robert was even more careful here, saying the death might not even be that.

  • Add the flour and gently stir it in, being careful not to overmix.

  • “We want to be very careful not to either over-police, because that that could send a signal, or under-police,” said John Miller, the department’s deputy commissioner for intelligence and counterterrorism.

  • That changed in college and though he was desperate for love then, he was careful with his heart.

  • It’s just a myriad of complexity that flu will add to this season if we’re not careful.

  • Tessa raised her head, paused, then spoke impressively: I lost it through carefulness.

  • Noblett was thrilled, and the men redoubled their carefulness, hoping to find some of the jewellery.

  • Such a collection of reproduced missives betokened the carefulness and preparedness of the possessor.

  • Accuracy, skill and carefulness should make her a successful druggist.

  • This little incident shows the characteristic carefulness and accuracy of Lady Byron's habits.