| 单词 | discretion |
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| 音标 | 英[dɪˈskreʃn] 美[dɪˈskrɛʃən] |
| 解释 | n.慎重;考虑周到;判断力,辨别力;自行决定的自由; |
| 例句 | N-UNCOUNT 谨慎;慎重 Discretion is the quality of behaving in a quiet and controlled way without drawing attention to yourself or giving away personal or private information. 例:Larsson sometimes joined in the fun, but with more discretion...拉森有时会和大家一起玩乐,但是显得更加矜持。 例:He appreciated his discretion and his fidelity.他欣赏他的谨慎和忠诚。 N-UNCOUNT 自行决定的自由;酌情决定权 If someone in a position of authority uses their discretion or has the discretion to do something in a particular situation, they have the freedom and authority to decide what to do. 例:This committee may want to exercise its discretion to look into those charges...这个委员会可能想行使其自行决定权来调查那些指控。 例:School governors have the discretion to allow parents to withdraw pupils in exceptional circumstances.学校管理者有权允许家长们在特殊情况下让学生退学。 PHRASE 由…斟酌决定;随…的意愿 If something happens at someone's discretion, it can happen only if they decide to do it or give their permission. 例:We may vary the limit at our discretion and will notify you of any change...我们可能会斟酌改变限额,有任何变动将通知您。 例:Where there are no service charges added to the bill, tip at your discretion...凡账单上没收服务费的,是否付小费由你自己决定。 PHRASE 谨慎即大勇;勇敢贵在审慎 If you say discretion is the better part of valour, you mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation is sometimes the most sensible thing to do. |
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