vigilance

• 名词，指保持警觉、注意和戒备的状态或品质，尤其对潜在的危险或困难保持警惕。

A noun referring to the state or quality of being watchful, alert, and attentive, especially to potential dangers or difficulties.

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1. Close and continuous attentionB2formal

   The state or quality of being watchful and alert, especially to detect potential danger or problems.

   警觉

   • The security guard maintained constant vigilance throughout the night.
   • Vigilance is required when driving in heavy fog.
   • The success of the operation depended on the team's vigilance.

   同义词alertnessattentivenesscarecircumspectionmonitoringobservancesurveillancewatchfulness

   反义词carelessnessinattentionnegligence

2. Watchful attentivenessB2formal

   The practice of being keenly observant and ready to respond to any changes or threats.

   警觉

   • The citizens were urged to exercise vigilance against pickpockets.
   • Her vigilance prevented a major accident at the factory.
   • Constant vigilance is necessary to protect sensitive data.

   同义词alertnessattentivenesscircumspectionmonitoringobservationsurveillancewarinesswatchfulness

   反义词carelessnessinattentionneglectnegligence