Watchful Meaning in English
word
ˈwɑtʃfəɫ
WACH-fuhl
wˈɒtʃfəl
WOTCH-fuhl
释义
Paying close attention to possible danger or problems; being alert and careful about what is happening around you.
用法与细微差别
'Watchful' is slightly formal and often describes a cautious or protective attitude. Common phrases: 'watchful eye', 'remain watchful'. Not as intense as 'vigilant', but more active than 'careful'.
Spanish: vigilante - atentoPortuguese (BR): atento - vigilantePortuguese (PT): atento - vigilanteChinese (Simplified): 警惕的 - 警觉的Chinese (Traditional): 警惕的 - 警覺的Hindi: सावधान - चौकसArabic: يقِظ - مُنتبهBengali: সতর্ক - সতেজRussian: бдительный - настороженныйJapanese: 注意深い - 警戒しているVietnamese: cảnh giác - thận trọngKorean: 경계하는 - 주의 깊은Turkish: dikkatli - tetikteUrdu: چوکس - محتاطIndonesian: cảnh giác - thận trọng
例句
The security guard was very watchful at the entrance.
basic
Be watchful when you cross the street.
basic
Parents should be watchful of their children at the park.
basic
She kept a watchful eye on her little brother while they played.
natural
Stay watchful—there are a lot of pickpockets in this area.
natural
The dog was always watchful when strangers came near the house.
natural