discretion
/dɪˈskreʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6231 in the learning path
谨慎；审慎
Definitions
n. care in speaking or acting to avoid embarrassment or harm
谨慎；审慎
n. the freedom to decide what should be done
自行决定权
Example
Please use discretion when discussing her private life.
谈论她的私生活时，请注意分寸。
Teachers need some discretion to adapt classroom activities to the needs of individual learners.
教师需要一定的自主决定权，以根据每位学习者的需求调整课堂活动。
Collocations
- exercise discretion
- at your discretion
- professional discretion
Word family
- discreet (adj.)
- discreetly (adv.)
- discretionary (adj.)
Synonyms
- prudence
- tact
Antonyms
- indiscretion
Usage tip
at someone's discretion表示“由某人酌情决定”。
FAQ
- What does discretion mean?
- care in speaking or acting to avoid embarrassment or harm the freedom to decide what should be done
- How is discretion pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈskreʃən/, US /dɪˈskreʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
