1 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. 谨慎;慎重 [formal]
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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。
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He appreciated his discretion and his fidelity.
他欣赏他的谨慎和忠诚。
2 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. 自行决定的自由;酌情决定权 [formal]
3 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. 由…斟酌决定;随…的意愿 [formal]
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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。
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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。
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Visits are at the discretion of the owners.
是否接受参观访问由业主决定。
4 PHRASE [VERB inflects] 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. 谨慎即大勇;勇敢贵在审慎
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