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单词 discretion
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discretion

UK /dɪˈskreʃ(ə)n/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    the right or ability to make a judgment or decision
    at someone’s discretion (=according to someone’s judgment or decision):

    Shops will exchange unwanted goods entirely at their discretion.

    exercise/use discretion:

    Teachers must be allowed to exercise their own discretion in choosing suitable classroom materials.

    Synonyms and related words

    Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand
  2. 2
    careful and sensitive behaviour that does not upset or offend people

    The investigation will be carried out with the utmost discretion.

    Synonyms and related words

    Friendliness, generosity and kindness

discretion

US /dɪˈskreʃ(ə)n/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    careful and sensitive behavior that does not upset or offend people

    The investigation will be carried out with the utmost discretion.

    Synonyms and related words

    Friendliness, generosity and kindness
  2. 2
    the right or ability to make a judgment or decision
    exercise/use discretion:

    Teachers must be allowed to exercise their own discretion in choosing suitable classroom materials.

    at someone’s discretion (=according to someone’s judgment or decision):

    Stores will exchange unwanted goods entirely at their discretion.

    Synonyms and related words

    Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand
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