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1. Oxford Dictionary

   discretion

   • IPA[dɪˈskrɛʃn]

   英式

   • n.
     the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information；the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation

   • noun: discretion

2. • 釋義
   • 片語

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information she knew she could rely on his discretion I'll be the soul of discretion 同義詞 circumspection, care, carefulness, caution, wariness, ... 更多chariness, guardedness, tact, tactfulness, diplomacy, delicacy, sensitivity, subtlety, consideration, prudence, judiciousness, judgement, discrimination, sense, good sense, common sense, kid gloves反義詞 indiscretion, rashness
   • 2. the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation local authorities should use their discretion in setting the charges honorary fellowships may be awarded at the discretion of the council 同義詞 choice, option, judgement, preference, disposition, ... 更多volition, pleasure, liking, wish, will, inclination, desire

   片語

   • discretion is the better part of valour