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戒备
jièbèi
Description
戒备的意思是小心准备，防止危险发生。
The meaning of 戒备 is to be cautiously prepared to prevent danger.
人们常常在有危险的时候戒备，比如警察在门口戒备。
People often 戒备 when there is danger, such as police standing guard at the door.
Meanings
戒备jièbèi
to guard against; be on alert
士兵在城门口日夜戒备。
The soldiers stood guard day and night at the city gate.
戒备jièbèi
vigilance; state of alertness
他对陌生人一直有戒备。
He has always been wary of strangers.
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Notes
- Etymology
戒 (guard against) + 备 (prepare), combining to mean guarded readiness.
- Nuance
戒备 stresses defensive readiness against danger; 警惕 stresses mental alertness.
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