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

• 选择更谨慎的做法

Definition

在某种情况下采取比必要更谨慎的态度，以避免可能出现的问题或风险。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

该表达中性且常用于各种场合，特别是在解释谨慎决策或给予建议时。常用结构：“让我们选择更谨慎的做法……”。在正式、工作场合中尤为常见。

Examples

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

过马路时，**选择更谨慎的做法**更好。

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

医生开药时通常会**选择更谨慎的做法**。

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

如果你不确定食物是否安全，**选择更谨慎的做法**，不要吃。

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

我们不确定暴风雨会不会来，还是**选择更谨慎的做法**呆在室内吧。

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

我有疑虑时，总是**选择更谨慎的做法**。

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

有人觉得这太小心了，但我宁愿**选择更谨慎的做法**，也不冒险。