discretion的中文翻譯是什麼意思

N-UNCOUNT謹慎;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...

  拉森有時會和大家一起玩樂，但是顯得更加矜持。

• He appreciated his discretion and his fidelity.

  他欣賞他的謹慎和忠誠。

N-UNCOUNT自行決定的自由;酌情決定權

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...

  這個委員會可能想行使其自行決定權來調查那些指控。

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

  學校管理者有權允許家長們在特殊情況下讓學生退學。

PHRASE由…斟酌決定;隨…的意願

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...

  我們可能會斟酌改變限額，有任何變動將通知您。

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

  凡賬單上沒收服務費的，是否付小費由你自己決定。

PHRASE謹慎即大勇;勇敢貴在審慎

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.