adj. 谨慎的,小心的
来源于拉丁语动词caveo, cavere, cavi, cautus(提防,小心)。
拆分: caut小心 + -i- + -ous形容词后缀
同源词:
caution, precaution
例:He is a very cautious man. 他做事很谨慎。Be cautious in doing such a matter! 做这样事情要慎重从事! He was cautious about his work. 他对工作非常谨慎。