Definition
To issue a warning to someone, indicating that strong actions will be taken if their behavior does not change.
警告某人，警告将会采取更强硬的行动。
The manager fired a warning shot across the team's bow, stating that there would be personnel changes if the project was delayed.
经理对团队发出警告，表示如果项目延迟，将会进行人事变动。
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.
在期末考试之前，教授对学生们发出警告，表示如果不提交作业，将会导致课程不及格。
The company fired a warning shot across its competitor's bow, accusing them of stealing their trade secrets.
公司对其竞争对手发出警告，指控他们窃取商业机密。