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单词 diplomatic
释义

diplomatic

/dɪpləˈmatɪk /
adjective
1Of or concerning diplomacy: diplomatic relations with Britain were broken...
  • It will also enhance foreign trade and diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.
  • The war induced the opening of New Zealand's first diplomatic relations with foreign powers.
  • Henceforth UK interests were to be the concern of a British diplomatic agent styled the British High Commissioner.

Synonyms

ambassadorial, consular, foreign-policy, political
1.1Having or showing an ability to deal with people in a sensitive and tactful way: he tried his best to be diplomatic...
  • Be a catalyst for change by letting your actions and voices be heard in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
  • So it would appear that from now on I am going to have to be more tactful and diplomatic in my meanderings.
  • Still, dealing with a complex issue such as this one requires a great deal of diplomatic finesse.

Synonyms

tactful, sensitive, subtle, delicate, discreet;
judicious, discerning, prudent, politic, clever, skilful;
polite, thoughtful, understanding, careful
2(Of an edition or copy) exactly reproducing an original version: a diplomatic transcription...
  • All Herbert scholars will welcome Mario Di Cesare's stunning diplomatic edition of the Bodleian Manuscript.
  • Those seeking a true diplomatic edition/transcription should consult the facsimile editions by Zupitza and by Kiernan et al.

Origin

Early 18th century (in the sense 'relating to official documents'): from modern Latin diplomaticus and French diplomatique, from Latin diploma (see diploma). sense 1 (late 18th century) is probably due to the publication of the Codex Juris Gentium Diplomaticus (1695), a collection of originals of important public documents, many of which dealt with international affairs.

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