diplomatic
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4356 in the learning path
外交的
Definitions
adj. relating to official relations between countries
外交的
adj. handling people sensitively to avoid offence or conflict
说话得体的；圆融的
Example
You gave a diplomatic answer to that awkward question.
你对那个尴尬问题的回答很得体。
Maintaining diplomatic relations allows countries to resolve disagreements through negotiation rather than allowing tensions to escalate.
保持外交关系使各国能够通过谈判解决分歧，而不是任由紧张局势升级。
Collocations
- diplomatic relations
- diplomatic efforts
- a diplomatic solution
- a diplomatic answer
Word family
- diplomacy (n.)
- diplomat (n.)
- diplomatically (adv.)
Synonyms
- tactful
Antonyms
- tactless
Usage tip
既可指国家间外交，也可形容说话处事得体。
FAQ
- What does diplomatic mean?
- relating to official relations between countries handling people sensitively to avoid offence or conflict
- How is diplomatic pronounced?
- UK /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/, US /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
