Definition of cautiously

cautiouslyadverb

thận trọng

/ˈkɔːʃəsli//ˈkɔːʃəsli/

The word "cautiously" stems from the Latin word "cautus," meaning "careful" or "wary." Over time, "cautus" evolved into the Old French "cautieux," and then into the Middle English "cautious." The "-ly" suffix was added to create the adverb "cautiously" in the 16th century, signifying "in a cautious manner." Thus, the word "cautiously" literally translates to "in a careful and wary way." Its origins reflect the importance of prudence and foresight in navigating life's challenges.

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carefully, especially in order to avoid danger, mistakes or risks

cẩn thận, đặc biệt là để tránh nguy hiểm, sai lầm hoặc rủi ro

Example:
  • She looked cautiously around and then walked away from the house.

    Cô thận trọng nhìn xung quanh rồi bước ra khỏi nhà.

  • to move/proceed/tread cautiously

    di chuyển/tiến hành/bước đi một cách thận trọng

in a way that recognizes there are still problems to be dealt with

theo cách nhận ra rằng vẫn còn những vấn đề cần giải quyết

Example:
  • I'm cautiously optimistic.

    Tôi lạc quan một cách thận trọng.

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