qui vive

• 源自法语哨兵质问语“谁在那里？”的过时表达，意为“警戒”或“警觉”。常用于短语“on the qui vive”，表示处于警惕或留意的状态。

An archaic expression meaning 'on the alert' or 'watchful', derived from French sentry challenge meaning 'who goes there?'. Used in the phrase 'on the qui vive' to indicate being vigilant or attentive.

1. Alert or watchfulC2formal

   A state of being on the lookout or alert for something, especially danger or opportunity.

   警惕

   • The guards were on the qui vive for any intruders.
   • She remained on the qui vive during the negotiations.
   • The journalist was always on the qui vive for a breaking story.