cautious

adj.

1. 小心的；谨慎的
   being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks
   1. He was very cautious about committing himself to anything.
      他谨小慎微，从不轻易表态。
   2. The government has been cautious in its response to the report.
      政府对此报道反应谨慎。
   3. They've taken a very cautious approach .
      他们采取了十分谨慎的态度。
   4. They expressed cautious optimism about a solution to the crisis.
      他们对解决危机持谨慎的乐观态度。

1. ADJ-GRADED 谨慎的;慎重的;小心的
   Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
   1. The scientists are cautious about using enzyme therapy on humans...
      科学家们对在人身上使用酶疗法非常慎重。
   2. He is a very cautious man.
      他做事很谨慎。
2. ADJ-GRADED (态度或反应)谨慎的，小心的
   If you describe someone's attitude or reaction as cautious, you mean that it is limited or careful.
   1. He has been seen as a champion of a more cautious approach to economic reform.
      人们一直将他视为主张更为谨慎的经济改革措施的提倡者。

1. American analysts have been somewhat cautious in estimating the size of the B2B market.
   美国分析师在估计公司对公司业务市场大小时略显谨慎。
2. Australia, put in to bat, made a cautious start.
   轮到澳大利亚队出场击球，他们开始打得很谨慎。
3. The scientists are cautious about using enzyme therapy on humans
   科学家们对在人身上使用酶疗法非常慎重。
4. He is a very cautious man.
   他做事很谨慎。
5. He has been seen as a champion of a more cautious approach to economic reform.
   人们一直将他视为主张更为谨慎的经济改革措施的提倡者。
6. UN officials are expressing cautious optimism that the latest ceasefire is holding.
   联合国官员对于最近的停火协定是否有效持谨慎的乐观态度。
7. The president became more cautious as his popularity dipped.
   由于支持率有所下降，总统变得更加谨慎了。
8. The policy was rejected in favour of a more cautious approach.
   这项政策未被采纳，取而代之的是一项较为谨慎的策略。
9. He was cautious of his footing, wary of the edge
   他小心翼翼地站在边缘。
10. The deputy leader is cautious about loosening the links with the unions
    该政党的二把手对疏远与工会之间关系一事态度谨慎。
11. Employers may become overly cautious about taking on new staff.
    雇主在雇用新职员时可能会变得过于谨慎。
12. Investors are playing it cautious, and they're playing it smart.
    投资者审慎精明地行事。
13. Being a prudent and cautious person, you realise that the problem must be resolved.
    慎重小心的人都会意识到这个问题非解决不可。
14. The party has always had a cautious and sceptical attitude to Europe.
    该党一直对欧洲持有谨慎而怀疑的态度。
15. You should be cautious when getting involved and test the water before committing yourself.
    参与其中时一定要小心谨慎，表态之前最好试探一下。
16. His critics write him off as too cautious to succeed
    批评他的人不把他当回事，认为他太过谨慎，不能成事。
17. On this account we should be more cautious on this voyage.
    以此，我们应该在这次航行中格外小心谨慎。
18. He was even more cautious than ever, and did his utmost to win the trust and favour of the superior.
    他更加谨小慎微，兢兢业业，以尽力取信讨好其上司。
19. I am cautious of giving offence.
    我谨防得罪人。
20. He was very cautious for fear that he should be blamed for anything wrong.
    他处处小心，就怕落下不是。
21. I should be very cautious in any dealing with that fellow, for however honest he appears to be, you can be sure he has something up his sleeve.
    在和那家伙的来往中我必须十分小心，因为不管他看起来多诚实，可以肯定他留有后手。
22. He is extremely cautious in speaking.
    他出言极为谨慎。
23. A cautious driver never drives his car too fast.
    一个谨慎的司机从不开快车。
24. Her husband is cautious, never making a swift decision about anything.
    她丈夫十分谨慎，从不草率作出任何决定。
25. So I'm very cautious in my behaviour and in my interviews.
    因此我是非常谨慎的在我行为和我的面谈中。
26. I think I am a cautious, independent and optimistic people;
    我认为我是一个谨慎、独立、乐观的人；
27. They can never be too cautious in talking with you.
    他们和你谈话时再谨慎不过了。
28. Investors have also taken a more cautious approach to currency investment this year after a difficult 2011.
    在经历2011年的艰难之后，投资者今年也对外汇投资采取了更为审慎的态度。
29. Some analysts remain cautious that certain banks and insurance companies have underestimated their true exposure.
    一些分析师依然持谨慎态度，认为一些银行和保险公司低估了它们真实的风险敞口。
30. His tone had lost the cautious reserve it had previously had.
    他的语气中已经失去了以前那种谨慎和矜持。

  prudent careful cautious【导航词义：谨慎的，小心的】

  prudent adj. 慎重的

〔辨析〕指明智而谨慎的，尤指避免不必要的风险，不贸然行事。

  careful adj. 谨慎的，小心翼翼的

〔辨析〕指非常小心的，力求避免做错事或造成损失。

  cautious adj. 小心的，谨慎的

〔辨析〕既可指人谨慎细心的，也可指态度、批评方式等经过仔细考虑的，目的在于避开危险或风险。

noun

1. people who are fearful and cautious
   1. whitewater rafting is not for the timid

   Synonym:    timid

adj

1. showing careful forethought
   1. reserved and cautiou
   2. a cautious driver

2. avoiding excess
   1. a conservative estimate

   Synonym:    conservative