discretion的中文翻译是什么意思

N-UNCOUNT谨慎;慎重

Discretion is the quality of behaving in a quiet and controlled way without drawing attention to yourself or giving away personal or private information.

• Larsson sometimes joined in the fun, but with more discretion...

  拉森有时会和大家一起玩乐，但是显得更加矜持。

• He appreciated his discretion and his fidelity.

  他欣赏他的谨慎和忠诚。

N-UNCOUNT自行决定的自由;酌情决定权

If someone in a position of authority uses their discretion or has the discretion to do something in a particular situation, they have the freedom and authority to decide what to do.

• This committee may want to exercise its discretion to look into those charges...

  这个委员会可能想行使其自行决定权来调查那些指控。

• School governors have the discretion to allow parents to withdraw pupils in exceptional circumstances.

  学校管理者有权允许家长们在特殊情况下让学生退学。

PHRASE由…斟酌决定;随…的意愿

If something happens at someone's discretion, it can happen only if they decide to do it or give their permission.

• We may vary the limit at our discretion and will notify you of any change...

  我们可能会斟酌改变限额，有任何变动将通知您。

• Where there are no service charges added to the bill, tip at your discretion...

  凡账单上没收服务费的，是否付小费由你自己决定。

PHRASE谨慎即大勇;勇敢贵在审慎

If you say discretion is the better part of valour, you mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation is sometimes the most sensible thing to do.