Definition
To issue a warning to someone, indicating that strong actions will be taken if their behavior does not change.
警告某人，警告將會采取更強硬的行動。
The manager fired a warning shot across the team's bow, stating that there would be personnel changes if the project was delayed.
經理對團隊發出警告，表示如果項目延遲，將會進行人事變動。
Before the final exam, the professor fired a warning shot across the students' bows, indicating that failing to submit assignments would result in failing the course.
在期末考試之前，教授對學生們發出警告，表示如果不提交作業，將會導致課程不及格。
The company fired a warning shot across its competitor's bow, accusing them of stealing their trade secrets.
公司對其競爭對手發出警告，指控他們竊取商業機密。