"weigh your words" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 斟酌言辞

Definition

在说话前仔细思考，尤其因为你的话可能产生重要影响。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个表达稍微正式，常用于建议或警告别人说话要小心。如“你要斟酌言辞”。不是字面意思，而是提醒说话要谨慎。

Examples

Children need to weigh their words when talking to adults.

孩子们与大人说话时要**斟酌言辞**。

It's wise to weigh your words in an argument.

在争论时**斟酌言辞**是明智的。

He didn't weigh his words, and it ended up hurting her feelings.

他没有**斟酌言辞**，结果伤了她的感情。

"Before you say anything, try to weigh your words," she whispered.

“你说什么之前，先**斟酌言辞**吧。”她低声说。

Politicians have to constantly weigh their words in public.

政客们在公开场合必须不断**斟酌言辞**。

You should always weigh your words before speaking to your boss.

你在跟老板说话前应该**斟酌言辞**。