discretion
[dɪ'skreʃ.ən] noun uncountable
CAREFUL BEHAVIOUR 谨慎的行为
■the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially by keeping information secret 慎重，谨慎；守口如瓶•"Can you trust him with this?" "Yes, he's the soul of discretion (= he will not tell other people)."“在这件事上你能相信他吗?”“当然，他可是个守口如瓶的人。”
[dɪ'skreʃ.ən] noun uncountable
RIGHT TO CHOOSE 决定权 formal
■the right or ability to decide something 决定权•Students can be expelled at the discretion of the headteacher (= if the headteacher decides it).校长有权开除学生。 •I leave the decision to your discretion (= to your good judgment).我让你来决定这件事。
[dɪ'skreʃ.ən] noun uncountable
Discretion is the better part of valour. saying
■said when you believe it is wise to be careful and avoid unnecessary risks 勇敢者贵在审慎。 |