forewarn
v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr, Dn.f]
~ sb (of sth) warn sb before sth happens; advise sb (of possible dangers, problems, etc) 预先警告某人; 告诉某人(可能出现危险、 问题等)
We had been forewarned of the risk of fire/that fire could break out. 已经事先警告过我们有发生火灾的危险.
2 (idm 习语) fore,warned is fore`armed (saying 谚) knowledge of possible dangers, problems, etc allows one to prepare for them 有备无患.
🗣️ 情景例句
Go for the first prize! i know you are good enough.
争取拿头奖,我知道你行。
I'm expecting promotion to management level.
我指望晋升到经理的职位。
The terrible secret is called 'a skeleton in the cupboard'.