这个表达多用于提醒别人外出在外应注意周围环境,提升警觉的语境中。它的意思是维持头脑冷静,做好筹备,随时应变。
例句
Keep your wits about you when driving on this stretch of road its narrow and winding1.
在这条狭窄、曲折的路上开车要多加注意。
You have to keep your wits about you when riding a bike in the city! The roads are busy and unpredictable!
在市区里骑自行车必须要维持头脑清醒,由于路面车多,路况复杂。
Keep your wits about you when you go out after dark dont go anywhere dangerous!
天黑后外出要提升警觉,不要去危险的地方。