discretion /dɪˈskrɛʃən/ noun Learner's definition of DISCRETION
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: the right to choose what should be done in a particular situation自主决定权 -
Each artist in the gallery has discretion over the price that will be charged for his or her work.画廊里的每个艺术家对自己的作品卖多少钱都有自主决定权。
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The coach used/exercised his own discretion to let the injured quarterback play.教练行使自主决定权，让带伤的四分卫上场。
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The amount each person contributes will be left to the discretion of the individual. [=each person will decide how much he or she will contribute]捐款数额将由每个人自己决定。
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Because of the violence in the movie, parental discretion is advised. [=parents are advised to think about whether or not they want their children to see the movie]鉴于影片有暴力情节，建议家长自行决定是否允许孩子观看。
◊ Something that is done at your discretion is done if, how, when, etc., you choose to do it.由某人自行决定；按照某人的意见
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You can cancel the service at your (own) discretion. [=you can cancel the service whenever you choose]你随时可以自行决定取消服务。
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Exactly how much to tip a server is at the discretion of the customer.具体给服务生多少小费由顾客自己决定。
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: the quality of being careful about what you do and say so that people will not be embarrassed or offended : the quality of being discreet谨慎；审慎 -
He always uses care and discretion when dealing with others.他和别人相处时总是小心谨慎。
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She handled the awkward situation with great discretion.她处理那个棘手的情况时非常审慎。
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She is the soul of discretion. [=she is very discreet]她非常谨慎。
— opposite indiscretion
discretion is the better part of valor
— used to say that it is better to be careful than to do something that is dangerous and unnecessary慎重为勇敢之本；谨慎即大勇