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Alert to Meaning in English

expression

əˈɫɝt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh-LURT tuh
ɐlˈɜːt/ /tˈuː
uh-LURT too

释义

To be aware of something and ready to notice any changes or danger related to it.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used in formal and semi-formal English. Often followed by a noun or gerund (e.g., 'alert to changes', 'alert to danger'). Suggests active attention, not just passive awareness. Not interchangeable with 'aware of', which is less active.

例句

Teachers should be alert to any changes in students' behavior.

basic

You must be alert to signs of illness in young children.

basic

The security guard stayed alert to risks outside the building.

basic

After the data leak, everyone was alert to suspicious emails.

natural

Travelers need to stay alert to pickpockets in crowded areas.

natural

Being alert to trends helps you stay ahead in business.

natural