英:[ˈkæviæt]
美:[ˈkeviˌæt, ˈkævi-, ˈkɑviˌɑt]
英:[ˈkæviæt]
美:[ˈkeviˌæt, ˈkævi-, ˈkɑviˌɑt]
ca·ve·at
kae vi at [or] keI vi aet
复数:caveats
noun
a warning or caution, esp. with regard to the limits or stipulations of an agreement.They agreed to meet weekly with the caveat that either could cancel in case of severe weather.
a qualification or explanation given to prevent misunderstanding of what is being said.The caveat explained that the pronoun "he" used throughout this older document was to be understood as meaning either a male or a female.
in law, a formal request to suspend proceedings until the filer of the notice has had a hearing.
"警告,谨慎提示",1550年代,源自拉丁语,字面意思为"让他小心",是 cavere 的第三人称单数现在虚拟语气,意为"小心,注意,观察,防范"(源自 PIE 词根 *keu-,意为"看,观察,察觉")。1650年代开始出现了"公共警告防止某些行动"的法律含义。
Latin, let him beware, from cavēre — more at hear
The first known use of caveat was in 1533
1 The one caveat, though, is that tin melts at 450 degrees Fahrenheit, so don’t overdo the oven setting.
2 But there was one caveat to the celebration: Trump did not actually sign any binding document; it was merely a proposal that might one day become in effect.
3 In any event, I offer a caveat emptor to users of Amazon Video: If “Zombie Lake” comes up on your own search of Christmas or holiday movies, do not be persuaded.
4 Indeed the film’s title is drawn from the caveat in the 13th amendment, presumed to guarantee freedom for enslaved blacks, but also legalizes the slavery and involuntary servitude of convicted criminals.
5 In an interview, Kristol suggests his Twitter predictions carry an implied caveat — for amusement and/or discussion purposes only.
6 They agreed to give it a shot, with a caveat: If at any point either of them felt the setup wasn’t working, they would say so immediately.
7 “We put a thousand caveats on any dark marble or nonwhite marble being used for kitchen countertops,” he says, “but it’s a personal choice.”
8 The caveat, though, is that several parks saw record numbers of visitors in the second half of the year, as a wave of travel-starved tourists began looking for safe and responsible forms of recreation.
9 These caveats are not intended to deter readers, but rather to welcome Atkinson into the fraternity of historians.
10 Yet unsupervised treadmill running comes with a caveat: I am my own coach, so I run only hard enough to sweat and feel virtuous.
11 But the film’s implications are clear: The quest for energy independence comes with caveats.
12 Fortunately for fans of Trump impressions, he adds this caveat:
13 One caveat: The film contains stroboscopic effects that may adversely affect epilepsy sufferers.
(此影片包含频闪效果,不适宜癫痫患者. )
14 I would add one more caveat: If you can’t trust an animal, don’t go.
15 But Delta’s Web site states this frank caveat: “Lower promotional fares may be available on delta.com or through Delta Reservation Sales and may serve as a better option in some markets.”
16 Whether on a far-flung vacation or closer to home, people should be encouraged to seek blue spaces, “with the caveat that coastal environments are quite sensitive places,” Grellier said.
17 This is a handy caveat that Traveller's Tales uses to make sure that the player controlling Superman can't just waltz through all the levels, obliterating everything in his path.
18 A caveat: the programmes recommended here are all of US origin.
19 LinkedIn was never meant to “connect the world,” at least not without a caveat and a reason: it was built to connect “the world's professionals,” and specifically “to make them more productive and successful.”
20 One caveat: Not everyone is enamored of the athleisure look, and even for its adherents, it pays to remember not to go too basic.
2 警告
notice warning booking caution injunction monition alert warn order mark a shot across the bows admonishment example tip-off cautionary warning shot admonitory monitory memento admonition premonition alarm beacon apprise affright sound the alarm advisory correct admonish tell shot across the bows sign a shot across bows a slap on the wrist heads-up tip off monitorial tip denunciation office monish avertissement item voice premonitory warningly Riot Act
3 声明
statement profession assertion manifesto dictum asseveration pronunciamento declare state protest allege avouch
4 告诫
exemplary cautionary charge warning advisory remonstrance jaw expostulate lesson correct warn caution admonish lecture remonstrate preach speak to admonition exhort alert monitory item precept exhortation monition ding give warning
6 限制性条款