wary
adjective uk/ˈweə.ri/ us/ˈwer.i/
C2 谨慎的；小心翼翼的
not completely trusting or certain about something or someone
I'm a little wary of/about giving people my address when I don't know them very well. 如果不是太熟的话，我不会轻易告诉别人我的地址。
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- All authors need to be wary of inadvertent copying of other people's ideas.
- The legal system is full of snares for those who are not wary.
- Tourists should be wary, as pickpockets are known to operate in this area.
- Buyers should be wary of hidden costs when purchasing their holiday.
- The teacher was wary of giving his pupils too much information at once.