solicitude /səˈlɪsɪtju:d/ 

My brother's solicitude over getting into college ended when he received word that he had been accepted.

 

-- anxious or excessive care; concern; anxiety

 

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n. 焦虑

我弟弟对于进大学的焦虑在他受到入学通知时结束。

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vigilance /'vɪdʒɪləns/

The night watchman who apprehended the thief was praised for his vigilance.

 

-- alert watchfulness to discover and avoid danger; alertness; caution; watchfulness

 

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n. 警戒；警惕

抓住小偷的那位夜班警卫因他的警戒而受到表扬。

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heed /hi:d/

Our teacher said that we might have a test, but I didn't heed her. That's why I was unprepared.

 

-- take notice of; give careful attention to; mind

 

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vt. 注意；留心

老师说我们可能会有一次考试，但我没注意，

这就是我没准备的原因。

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scrutinize /'skru:tənaɪz/

The guard at the gate scrutinized Harvey's pass before letting him in, but he just glanced at mine.

 

-- examine closely; inspect

 

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vt. 仔细检查

门口的守卫仔细地查看了哈维的通行证后才让他进去，

但是他只瞄了一下我的。

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discreet /dɪˈskri:t/

You were discreet not to say anything about our plans when Harry was here.

 

-- showing good judgement in speech and action; wisely cautious

 

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adj. 谨慎的 

哈利在这里是你很谨慎，没提及任何有关我们计划的事。

他是不能保密的人。

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meticulous /məˈtɪkjələs/

Before signing a contract, one should read it carefully, including the fine print.

This is one case where it pays to be meticulous.

 

-- extremely or excessively careful about small details; fussy 

 

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adj. 非常仔细的；过分注重细节的

签合同前，必须仔细地读一读，包括附属细则在内，

这是一件值得严谨的事。

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scrupulous /ˈskru:pjələs/

Mr. Brooks refused to be a judge because his wife's niece is a contestant. 

He is very scrupulous.

 

-- having painstaking regard for what is right; conscientious; strict; precise

 

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adj. 审慎的

布鲁克先生拒绝当裁判，因为他妻子的侄女是选手之一，

他非常审慎。

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wary /'weərɪ/

General Braddock might not have been defeated if he had been wary of an ambush.

 

-- on one's guard against danger, deception, etc.; cautious; vigilant

 

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adj. 留心的；警惕的

如果布拉多克将军那时留心埋伏，他可能就不会被打败了。