discretion基本解释
n.谨慎；慎重；自行决定
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形容词: discretional 副词: discretionally
discretion
基本词汇
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基本词汇
n.谨慎；慎重；自行决定
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形容词: discretional 副词: discretionally
noun
1. the trait of judging wisely and objectively
e.g. a man of discernment
Synonym: discernment
2. the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
Synonym: free will
3. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
e.g. the servants showed great tact and discretion
Synonym: discreetnesscircumspectionprudence
4. refined taste
tact
Synonym: delicacy
5. freedom to act or judge on one's own
1. 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.
e.g. 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。
e.g. He appreciated his discretion and his fidelity.
他欣赏他的谨慎和忠诚。
2. 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.
e.g. 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。
e.g. 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。
3. 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.
e.g. 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。
e.g. 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。
4. 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.
discretion
1. 谨慎：女人的名誉会直接影响她的社会地位.所以女人在度假的时候比较容易上床,因为她们比较可 能陷入冒险气氛中,相信不 会造成社交上的 后遗症.也因此女 人喜欢能了解并 遵守 谨慎 (discretion)原则的人.
1. at discretion : 随意, 任意；
2. with discretion : 谨慎地, 慎重地；
The Discretion of times, places, and persons necessary to a good Fancy.
出自：Hobbes
