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词组 watch out for
释义
Idiom
watch out forwatch out for (someone/something)
1.
to feel responsibility for someone or something.
Carol's father made me promise I'd watch out for her and make sure she had whatever she needed.
2.
to be aware of someone or something.
I used to tell everyone, “Watch out for this girl. She's going to be a great tennis player one day.”
3.
to be careful in order to avoid a problem.
You've got to watch out for viruses when downloading files to your computer.Watch out for that dog — he's not very friendly.

Phr V
watch out for
watches, watching, watched
watch out for sth
to be careful to notice something, especially something that might cause you problems
Drivers were told to watch out for black ice on the road.Vegetarians should watch out for animal fat in biscuits.
watch out for sb/sth
to be careful to notice someone or something interesting
Watch out for his latest movie which comes out next month.Tony Pritchard should be running in this race so watch out for him.
phrasewatch out for1. watch out for sth/sb not passive to be careful to notice something or someone because they could be dangerous, could cause problems etc: Watch out for injuries while exercising. Always stop as soon as you begin to feel any pain. Watch out for thieves when you're travelling on the subway. A common problem to watch out for is grey mould on the leaves. SIMILAR TO: look out for2. watch out for sth not passive to be careful to notice something because it may be interesting, exciting, or useful - used especially when recommending something to someone: Watch out for the band's new record, which is climbing up the US charts. Visitors should watch out for Sidney the green parrot, who flaps around the garden performing his imitation of a ringing telephone. SIMILAR TO: look out for

watch out for (someone or something)

1. Be careful, aware, or watchful of someone or something that may cause one harm or distress. It's a beautiful region, but you have to watch out for some dangerous wildlife. Watch out for Mr. Henderson—I heard his class is brutal.
2. To be vigilant for the arrival of someone or something. Would you mind watching out for the mailman? I'm expecting a package today.
3. To take responsibility for or ensure the welfare of someone or something. My parents told me to watch out for my little brother as he starts his first year in high school.

watch out for someone or something

 and look out for someone or something 
1. to be on guard for someone or something; to be on watch for the arrival or approach of someone or something. Watch out for someone wearing a white carnation. Look out for John and his friends. They'll be coming this way very soon.
2. and look out; watch out Fig. to try to avoid a confrontation with someone or something. Watch out! That car nearly hit you! Look out for John. He's looking for you, and he's really mad. Thanks. I'd better look out.

watch out for someone

 and look out for someone
Fig. to watch over and care for someone. When I was a kid, my older brother always watched out for me. I really needed someone to look out for me then.
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