A word of advice…
Neutral Polite
What it really means
Signals that a warning or correction is coming, often from someone senior. It is usually kindly meant, but you are generally expected to follow it.
Chinese explanation
预示接下来是提醒或纠正，常出自长辈或上级。通常是好意，但默认你会照做。
Example conversation
A: A word of advice — never call the professor by his first name.
B: Oh! Thanks for the warning.
A：给你个忠告——千万别直呼教授的名字。
B：哦！多谢提醒。
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