Discreet
[dɪ'skriːt] or [dɪ'skrit]
解釋/意思:
(adj.) marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; 'his trusted discreet aide'; 'a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace' .
艾琳校對--From WordNet
解釋/意思:
(superl.) Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious.
(superl.) Differing; distinct.
沙琳編輯
同義詞及近義詞：
a. Prudent, cautious, judicious, wise, circumspect, considerate, heedful, wary; not rash, heedless, or headlong.
布莱恩錄入
同義詞及反義詞：
SYN:Discerning, wise, prudent, circumspect, cautious, wary, regulative, sensible,judicious
ANT:Undiscerning, blind, foolish, imprudent, indiscreet, unrestrained, reckless,injudicious, silly
阿斯特編輯
解釋/意思:
adj. having discernment: wary: circumspect: prudent.—adv. Discreetly.—n. Discreet′ness.
艾哈迈德校對
例句/造句/用法:
- She performed her promise of being discreet, to admiration. 簡·奧斯丁. 理智與情感.
- My son will be discreet, and so none but us three need know. 愛德格·賴斯·巴勒斯. 火星戰神.
- I found that country pub which I had already recommended to your notice, and there I made my discreet inquiries. 亞瑟·柯南·道爾. 福爾摩斯歸來記.
- Hold on a minute, sir,' replied that discreet character; 'hold on a minute. 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- I rapidly overtook it, and then, keeping at a discreet distance of a hundred yards or so, I followed its lights until we were clear of the town. 亞瑟·柯南·道爾. 福爾摩斯歸來記.
- With this discreet reflection, and carrying his stick in his arms much as Punch carries his, Mr Boffin turned into Clifford's Inn aforesaid. 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- On the other hand, the Secretary was discerning, discreet, and silent, though as zealous as if the affairs had been his own. 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- And now, the grand chain riveted to the last link, the discreet automaton ceased, and the sixteen, two and two, took a walk among the furniture. 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- And, she added, I am obliged to you for your valuable services and discreet conduct! 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 簡·愛.
- The discreet Mr. Lorry said, in a sample tone of the voice he would recommend under the circumstances, How do you do, Mr. Stryver? 查理斯·狄更斯. 雙城記.
- Now, little Mrs. Bird was a discreet woman,--a woman who never in her life said, I told you so! 哈麗葉特·比切·斯托. 湯姆叔叔的小屋.
- Is it discreet? 亞瑟·柯南·道爾. 福爾摩斯歸來記.
- And he advised me to acquire, by my patience and discreet behaviour, the good opinion of himself and his subjects. 喬納森·斯威夫特. 格列佛遊記.
- Were I you, Mr. Philander, I should count at least a thousand, and then maintain a discreet silence. 愛德格·賴斯·巴勒斯. 人猿泰山.
- Mothers have need of sharp eyes and discreet tongues when they have girls to manage. 路易莎·梅·奧爾科特. 小婦人.
校對:路易斯