discreet

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a. 小心的, 慎重的

发音

US /dɪˈskɹiːt/

词形变化

discreeter discreetest more discreet 比较级 discreeter 比较级 most discreet 最高级 discreetest 最高级

别名

discrete

教材释义与例句

形容词

谨慎的；小心的

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.

    With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.

    John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet.

  2. 2.

    Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

词汇关系

形容词

同义词 2

discerning circumspect

反义词 1

indiscreet

近义相关 2

prudent tactful

词源

From Middle English discrete, from Old French discret, from Latin discrētus, from past participle of discernere. Doublet of discrete.

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