err on the side of caution

含义

to choose the safer option to avoid any risk

为避免风险而选择更稳妥的做法.

例句

1. 1The forecast wasn't clear, so we erred on the side of caution and packed our coats.
2. 2If you're not sure about a food allergy, always err on the side of caution.
3. 3When the heating broke, the school decided to err on the side of caution and close early.
4. 4Ben erred on the side of caution and left for the airport three hours early.
5. 5Should we err on the side of caution and book a bigger room, in case more people come?

语法

只有 err 变化形式：errs、erring、erred。on the side of 固定不变。后面常接 and 加动词，说明稳妥的做法。

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