vigilant

US: /ˈvɪdʒəɫənt/
UK: /vˈɪd‍ʒɪlənt/


English Vietnamese dictionary


vigilant /'vidʤilənt/
  • tính từ
    • cảnh giác, thận trọng, cẩn mật

Advanced English dictionary


+ adjective
(formal) very careful to notice any signs of danger or trouble: A pilot must remain vigilant at all times. + The thief was spotted by vigilant neighbours.
vigilance noun [U]: She stressed the need for constant vigilance.
vigilantly adverb

Thesaurus dictionary


adj.
watchful, alert, sharp, observant, guarded, circumspect, attentive, wakeful, cautious, careful, wary, chary, on one's guard, on the alert, on the lookout, eagle-eyed, hawk-eyed, Argus-eyed, on the qui vive, on one's toes, with one's eyes open, Colloq with one's eyes skinned or peeled:
As long as we remain vigilant, they will never be able to take us by surprise.

Collocation dictionary


VERBS

be, keep, remain, stay | become

ADV.

especially, extra, extremely, particularly, very | constantly, ever
The organization is ever vigilant for threats to the habitats of birds.

PREP.

about
Be extra vigilant about what you eat or drink.
| against
You need to be vigilant against garden pests.


Concise English dictionary


'vɪdʒɪlənt
adj.
+carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger