单词 | discretion |
释义 | discretion —discretion /dɪˈskreʃ.ən/ noun [U] (CAREFUL BEHAVIOUR) ► C2 the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially by keeping information secret: » "Can you trust him with this?" "Yes, he's the soul of discretion (= he will not tell other people)."Thesaurus+: ↑Paying attention and being careful , ↑Cautious and vigilantnoun [U] FORMAL (RIGHT TO CHOOSE) ► F0 the right or ability to decide something: » Students can be expelled at the discretion of the headteacher (= if the headteacher decides it).» I leave the decision to your discretion (= for you to decide).Thesaurus+: ↑Decisions and deciding |
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