err /ɜː/ CET6+ TEM4 ( erring, erred, errs )

• 1. 

  V-I If you err, you make a mistake. 犯错 [正式]

  例：

  It criticizes the main contractor for seriously erring in its estimates.

  它批评主承包商在估算中严重出错。

• 2. 

  PHRASE If you err on the side of caution, for example, you decide to act in a cautious way, rather than take risks. 宁可失之过于…

  例：

  They may be wise to err on the side of caution.

  他们宁可失之过于谨慎也不冒风险也许是明智的。