"err on the side of caution" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 選擇更謹慎的做法

Definition

在某些情況下比必要更加謹慎，以避免潛在的問題或風險。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這是個中性說法，常用於口語和書面語，尤以作出謹慎決定或建議時。常見結構：“我們寧願選擇更謹慎的做法……”。在正式場合很常見。

Examples

It's better to err on the side of caution when crossing the street.

過馬路時，**選擇更謹慎的做法**比較好。

Doctors often err on the side of caution when prescribing medicine.

醫生開藥時通常會**選擇更謹慎的做法**。

If you aren't sure the food is safe, err on the side of caution and don't eat it.

如果你不確定食物是否安全，**選擇更謹慎的做法**，不要喫。

We don't know if the storm is coming, but let's err on the side of caution and stay inside.

我們不確定暴風雨會不會來，還是**選擇更謹慎的做法**待在屋裡吧。

When in doubt, I always err on the side of caution.

有疑慮時，我總是**選擇更謹慎的做法**。

Some say it's too careful, but I'd rather err on the side of caution than take risks.

有人覺得這太小心，但我寧願**選擇更謹慎的做法**也不冒險。