| 单词 | discretion |
| 释义 | discretion (dɪskreʃən ) 1. uncountable noun Discretion is the quality of behaving in a quiet and controlled way without drawing attention to yourself or giving away personal or private information. [formal] Larsson sometimes joined in the fun, but with more discretion. He appreciated his discretion and his fidelity. 2. uncountable noun 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. [formal] This committee may want to exercise its discretion to look into those charges. Courts would have the discretion to impose a community order. 3. at the discretion of someone phrase If something happens at someone's discretion, it can happen only if they decide to do it or give their permission. [formal] We may vary the limit at our discretion and will notify you of any change. Where there are no service charges added to the bill, tip at your discretion. Visits are at the discretion of the owners. 4. discretion is the better part of valour phrase [VERB inflects] 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. Quotations: Discretion is the better part of valour Collocations: absolute discretion The chairman of the committee has absolute discretion to limit all bonuses. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Your overdraft was at the absolute discretion of the branch manager. Times, Sunday Times (2006) But the police urged absolute discretion upon us, no exceptions. CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2002) They need to grow up and recognise that their departments cannot function unless the civil servants have a degree of discretion. Times, Sunday Times Those were legitimate objectives of the state, and in assessing their reasonableness and admissibility the state authorities should be accorded a considerable degree of discretion. Times, Sunday Times This move will give officials more power to exercise a high degree of discretion, allowing unelected and unaccountable individuals to push their own ideas with equanimity. Times, Sunday Times Determining the appropriate degree of discretion in that area was essentially one of balance between two competing considerations. Times, Sunday Times It will be interesting to note the degree of discretion. Times, Sunday Times Courts were experienced in exercising discretion on a basis of exceptionality. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Here there is ample space for the the judge to exercise discretion. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The company finished fourth but the remuneration committee decided to exercise discretion and allow some of the award. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The company had previously allowed staff to exercise discretion and judge whether there was enough space for bikes. Times, Sunday Times (2006) First, give discretion back to the headteachers and stop penalising schools for genuine, limited holiday absenteeism. Times, Sunday Times Individual forces will be given discretion over how to find savings. Times, Sunday Times Head teachers have been given discretion over timing 'based on the age and development of their pupils'. Times, Sunday Times To counter this, in 2008, the batting team was given discretion for the timing of one of the two powerplays. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The appeal panel has greater discretion and should acknowledge that this idiosyncratic course contributed to the mishap. Times, Sunday Times Penalties for minor breaches have been reduced and stewards, previously bound by the strictness of the guidelines, will now have far greater discretion. Times, Sunday Times He offered mayors and council leaders greater discretion over specific measures, more cash and even the support of the army. Times,Sunday Times Under the new local focus, centre managers will have greater discretion over what to stock. Times, Sunday Times They should explain what the highest risks are and give people greater discretion to apply them based on their individual risk profile (eg, young or old, healthy or not). Times,Sunday Times Any decision as to how and when to use the measures are at the judge's discretion. Times, Sunday Times In those circumstances the judge's discretion had been exercised on the wrong basis. Times, Sunday Times The senior costs judge's discretion in subjecting both the base cost and additional liabilities to the new proportionality rule was wrong in principle. Times, Sunday Times A further ground of appeal was that the order was not a proper exercise of the judge's discretion. Times, Sunday Times This specified which types of crimes were bailable and set bounds on a judge's discretion in setting bail. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It supports judicially controlled access to the courts and has proposed reforms to guide the exercise of the judicial discretion. Times, Sunday Times As to the nature of the decision, the exercise of judicial discretion was a process entirely distinct from judicial adjudication. Times, Sunday Times Others agree that the room for judicial discretion still creates too much uncertainty and acrimony. Times,Sunday Times And judicial discretion should be limited. The Sun Much of the argument has focused on judicial discretion as politicans introduced sentencing changes aimed at curbing judicial powers. Times, Sunday Times However, the latest intervention will acknowledge that penalties are too severe and address the damaging lack of discretion. Times, Sunday Times She was also known for her lack of discretion. Times, Sunday Times Or at least for the lack of discretion with which he seems to make them. Times, Sunday Times Character flaws aren't always obvious; often, only one or two of us will be aware of a shaky marriage, a hot temper, or a lack of discretion. Christianity Today The firm often, with lack of discretion, marketed other manufacturers' toys. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Local discretion over the rate of building will go as government will distribute an annual target, at present 300,000 homes, among local authorities. Times,Sunday Times There are problems, certainly, not least the difficulty of deciding when local discretion becomes a resented 'postcode lottery'. Times, Sunday Times Local discretion would remain severely constrained. Times, Sunday Times Days in categories 5 and 6 may be kept according to diocesan or local discretion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On motorways, drivers will be able to drive at 86mph and escape prosecution, subject to police discretion. Times, Sunday Times Punishment will be down to police discretion. The Sun Remove police discretion to recruit former convicts as officers. Times, Sunday Times Putting someone's name on the register when no court has convicted them involves a wide measure of police discretion. Times, Sunday Times I would restore police discretion to deal with early offending and that would include allowing them, when they think it appropriate, to caution young people more frequently. Times, Sunday Times Perhaps that's professional discretion talking. Times, Sunday Times It intends to cut bureaucracy, restore professional discretion, reduce targets that are not directly concerned with cutting crime, and make local forces accountable to local people through elected commisioners. Times, Sunday Times Administered at the professional discretion of a pharmacist. The Sun Wide prosecutorial discretion remains because of overly broad criteria. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some difficulty has been cited in prohibiting prosecutorial vindictiveness while preserving prosecutorial discretion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Of this sample of juveniles, 23% were transferred to criminal court by judicial waiver, 34% by prosecutorial discretion, and 41.6% by statutory exclusion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On the other hand, the present case concerned the constitutionality of prosecutorial discretion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It also greatly increased prosecutorial discretion and influence by limiting judges' power to depart from the guidelines and granting prosecutors greater power over departures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I feel that, as it has reduced the included benefits at its sole discretion, my mother should receive her refund. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Chip shops can refuse entry or service at their sole discretion. The Sun (2012) Retail pricing is at the sole discretion of the retailer and the final price the consumer pays for our products is set by individual retailers. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Staff travel has always been a noncontractual benefit granted at the sole discretion of the company. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The congregation (or governing board) establishes a discretionary fund and gives a cleric full and unfettered discretion to distribute it. Christianity Today Nor should they retain unfettered discretion as to who should be allowed to consult them. Times, Sunday Times It decided that courts will once again have an unfettered discretion to override the three-year limitation period applicable to personal injury claims. Times, Sunday Times That protection would disappear if it were left to depend upon the unfettered discretion of an employee of the hotel. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Remuneration committees should not be afraid to use discretion when calculating pay rather than relying on formulae, the report said. Times, Sunday Times Just use discretion as you form these groups so that newer believers don't feel judged for lack of experience. Christianity Today I welcome the ban but coun-cils need to use discretion. The Sun The new rules have reduced officials' ability to use discretion. Times, Sunday Times But courts can use discretion if it causes 'exceptional hardship'. The Sun Viewer discretion was advised before it aired. The Sun A viewer discretion warning appears, flashing to a live action sequence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The show was preceded by a disclaimer that the show was part of a continuing character comedy that included adult themes and that viewer discretion was advised. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Judges should have a wide discretion to temper justice with mercy. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The fund will be administered by trustees with a wide discretion to select worthy beneficiaries. Times, Sunday Times (2010) These give reviewing staff wide discretion, with the result that many vulnerable people are having vital home care services reduced or removed altogether. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Translations: Chinese: 谨慎 Japanese: 分別 |
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