warning
warning — adjective
- warningpositive
- more warningcomparative
- most warningsuperlative
1. Designed to alert people about possible danger or trouble so they can stay safe
Designed to alert people about possible danger or trouble so they can stay safe or take action.
A warning siren sounded across the town before the typhoon arrived.
attributive use: warning + noun
Emre saw a warning sign near the cliff edge and decided to turn back.
collocation: warning sign
The warning light on the machine flashed when the engine got too hot.
Bao's mother gave him a warning look after he spoke rudely at dinner.
A red warning flag was placed on the beach where the currents were strong.
- alerting
suggests a more urgent, immediate call to action
- cautionary
more formal and advisory, often about a milder risk
- reassuring
opposite effect — warning causes concern, reassuring calms fears
文法句型
warning + noun
warning — noun
- warningsingular
- warningsplural
1. Something said, written, or shown to let people know that there may be danger, h
Something said, written, or shown to let people know that there may be danger, harm, or an unpleasant event ahead.
The lifeguard shouted a warning to swimmers when he saw the shark.
collocation: shout a warning
Despite clear warnings about the icy roads, Emre drove into the mountains.
Nila received a warning from the police after speeding through the school zone.
The radio broadcast a warning that the storm would hit the coast by evening.
Lan ignored her mother's warning and went swimming right after lunch.
- alert
more urgent and immediate, often used for emergencies
- caution
milder and more advisory than a warning
- admonition
formal and often moral in tone
- all-clear
the signal that danger has passed
文法句型
warning + about + noun phrase
warning + that-clause
issue + a warning
receive + a warning
用法筆記
Often found with verbs like 'issue', 'give', 'receive', and 'ignore'. Can be followed by 'about' or a that-clause.
常見錯誤
2. A physical change in the body that could be a sign that a particular disease or
A physical change in the body that could be a sign that a particular disease or health problem is developing.
A persistent cough can be an early warning of a lung infection.
collocation: early warning of [illness]
The doctor told Sivan that her tiredness was a warning of low iron levels.
Bao noticed a warning sign of diabetes when he felt thirsty all the time.
Skin changes are sometimes the first warning that something is wrong inside the body.
- sign
more general; not limited to disease contexts
- indication
more formal and neutral in tone
文法句型
warning + of + condition
warning + that-clause
early warning
用法筆記
Most common in medical writing. Frequently appears with 'early' — an 'early warning' is a symptom noticed before a disease becomes serious.
3. Information given to someone before action is taken, telling them what will happ
Information given to someone before action is taken, telling them what will happen if they do not follow rules or change their behaviour.
The landlord gave Sophia a warning that she must pay the rent by Friday.
followed by that-clause: warning that...
If you arrive late again, you will receive a written warning from the manager.
collocation: written warning
Charlotte's boss issued a final warning about her repeated lateness to work.
Tomás left the job without any warning, which surprised his coworkers.
The teacher gave the students a warning before starting the difficult test.
- notice
more neutral and less forceful than a warning
- notification
formal, typically written, and less threatening
文法句型
warning + that-clause
final warning
written warning
give + someone + a warning