late 15c., with -y (2) + ware, from Old English wær "prudent, aware, alert, wary," from Proto-Germanic *waraz (cognates: Old Norse varr "attentive," Gothic wars "cautious," Old Saxon giwar, Middle Dutch gheware, Old High German giwar, German gewahr "aware"), from PIE root *wer- (4) "to perceive, watch out for" (see ward (n.)). Related: Warily; wariness.
双语例句
1. Bankers are keeping a wary eye on the outcome.
银行家们对结果保持高度警惕。
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2. I tried not to tense up, or become obviously wary.
我尽量不让自己紧张，或者表现得非常警觉。
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3. He was cautious of his footing, wary of the edge.
他小心翼翼地站在边缘。
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4. People did not teach their children to be wary of strangers.