“戒备”常见的英文表达有 “on guard”、“be on the alert” 或 “vigilance”(名词形式),具体使用可根据语境选择:
1、 On guard(短语,侧重“处于警戒状态”)
例句: The soldiers were on guard all night.(士兵们整夜保持戒备。)
2、 Be on the alert(短语,强调“保持警惕”)
例句: Citizens should be on the alert for suspicious activities.(市民应对可疑活动保持警惕。)
3、 Vigilance(名词,指“警觉性”)
例句: Constant vigilance is needed to prevent accidents.(需要持续保持警惕以防止事故发生。)
其他表达(根据语境灵活选择):Cautious(形容词,谨慎的):Stay cautious in unfamiliar areas.
Watchful(形容词,警惕的):The guards remained watchful.
根据具体场景(如军事、日常安全等),选择最贴切的词汇即可。