柯林斯詞典discretion /d??skr???n/ 1. N-UNCOUNT Discretion is the quality of behaving in a quiet and controlled way without drawing attention to yourself or giving away personal or private information. 審慎[正式] Larsson sometimes joined in the fun, but with more discretion. 拉森有時(shí)也會(huì)跟著玩鬧,但多帶幾分審慎。2. N-UNCOUNT 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. 酌情決定權(quán)[正式] This committee may want to exercise its discretion to look into those charges. 這個(gè)委員會(huì)可能想行使其酌情決定權(quán)來(lái)調(diào)查那些指控。3. PHRASE If something happens at someone's discretion, it can happen only if they decide to do it or give their permission. 由 (某人) 斟酌決定[正式] We may vary the limit at our discretion and will notify you of any change. 我們可酌情決定更改限制,并會(huì)將任何變更通知你。 返回 discretion劍橋詞典 discretion noun [U] (CAREFUL BEHAVIOUR) the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention , especially by keeping information secret 慎重,謹(jǐn)慎;守口如瓶 "Can you trust him with this?" "Yes, he's the soul of discretion (= he will not tell other people )." “在這件事上你能相信他嗎?”“當(dāng)然,他可是個(gè)守口如瓶的人?!? discretion noun [U] (RIGHT TO CHOOSE) formal the right or ability to decide something 決定權(quán);決策力 Students can be expelled at the discretion of the principal (= if the principal decides it). 校長(zhǎng)有權(quán)開(kāi)除學(xué)生。 I leave the decision to your discretion (= for you to decide ). 我讓你來(lái)決定這件事。 習(xí)語(yǔ)discretion is the better part of valour 返回 discretion