ALERT — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
alert
An automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger.
A warning serves to make you more alert to danger.
Condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action.
Приклади
- Bombers were put on alert during the crisis.
Warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness.
Приклади
- The empty house alarmed him.
- We alerted the new neighbors to the high rate of burglaries.
Very attentive or observant.
Приклади
- An alert and responsive baby is a joy.
- Caught by a couple of alert cops.
- Alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came.
- Constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty.
(usually followed by 'to') showing acute awareness; mentally perceptive.
Приклади
- Alert to the problems.
- Alive to what is going on.
- Awake to the dangers of her situation.
- Was now awake to the reality of his predicament.
Not unconscious; especially having become conscious.
Приклади
- The patient is now awake and alert.
Mentally responsive.
Приклади
- An alert mind.
WordNet
Коментарі
Останні коментарі
Щоб додати коментар, увійдіть.