discretion
谨慎,小心
释义2:
discretion
/ dI5skreFEn /
◙ noun, [mass noun] 1. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing private information• (言行的)谨慎;慎重 »she knew she could rely on his discretion. 她知道他小心谨慎,是靠得住的。 »I'll be the soul of discretion. 我会非常谨慎。2. the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation• 斟酌决定(在特定情况下如何行事)的自由 »it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges. 如何收费由当地政府自行决定。 »honorary fellowships may be awarded at the discretion of the council. 荣誉奖学金颁发的权利掌握在委员会手中。【IDIOMS】
◘ discretion is the better part of valour1. (proverb)it's better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it• [谚] 谨慎即大勇【语源】
1. Middle English (in the sense 'discernment'): via Old French from Latin discretio(n-) 'separation' (in late Latin 'discernment'), from discernere (see discern )
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