watchfulness

/ˈwɒtʃflnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwɑːtʃflnəs/ (ame, ipa)

watchfulness — 名詞

1. the state of staying mentally alert and observing carefully so that signs of dan

1.名詞C1
釋義

警惕；警覺

持續留意危險或問題的狀態

the state of staying mentally alert and observing carefully so that signs of danger, trouble, or change are noticed early

例句

Cyrus's watchfulness kept the toddler away from the hot stove.

Cyrus 的警覺讓那個幼兒沒有靠近滾燙的爐子。

watchfulness prevents a household accident

On the night hike, Sana's watchfulness caught a loose bridge plank.

夜間健行時，Sana 的警惕讓她發現了鬆動的橋板。

watchfulness helps notice danger during travel

同義詞
  • vigilance

    more formal and more strongly focused on guarding against threats

  • alertness

    stresses quick readiness to react, not just sustained watching

  • attentiveness

    broader and softer; it does not always imply danger or risk

反義詞
  • inattentiveness

    means failing to notice what is happening around you

  • complacency

    suggests feeling too safe to keep watching carefully

文法句型

show watchfulness

watchfulness in + noun

watchfulness over + noun

用法筆記

Usually describes steady attention over a period of time, especially when someone is guarding, supervising, or checking for possible trouble. It often appears with verbs like show, require, or maintain and suggests sustained monitoring rather than a sudden reaction.

常見錯誤

❌The long drive requires watchfulnesses from both drivers.
✅The long drive requires watchfulness from both drivers.
💡'Watchfulness' is normally uncountable, so it does not take a plural ending.