| 单词 | discretion |
| 释义 | discretion /di skresh"euhn/, n. 1. the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice: It is entirely within my discretion whether I will go or stay. 2. the quality of being discreet, esp. with reference to one's own actions or speech; prudence or decorum: Throwing all discretion to the winds, he blurted out the truth. 3. at discretion, at one's option or pleasure: They were allowed to work overtime at discretion. [1250-1300; ME discrecioun < AF < LL discretion- (s. of discretio). See DISCREET, -ION] Syn. 2. judgment, wisdom, discrimination, sense. |
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