jǐng​jiè

alertness

警戒 jǐng​jiè
alertness noun
A state of vigilance or security; a guard or sentinel duty

Finally, I let down my guard and listened.

to be on alert
To guard against; to keep a close watch on; specifically refers to military security measures to prevent surprise attacks or sabotage.
to warn
To admonish or caution someone so they take notice; to alert.

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Movie subtitles
8.32 per million appears in 3% of films
Written text
5.65 per million

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