| 单词 | circumspect |
| 释义 | circumspect (once / 4243 pages) adj If you are circumspect, you think carefully before doing or saying anything. A good quality in someone entrusted with responsibility, though sometimes boring in a friend. The word circumspect was borrowed from Latin circumspectus, from circumspicere "to be cautious." The basic meaning of Latin circumspicere is "to look around." Near synonyms are prudent and cautious, though circumspect implies a careful consideration of all circumstances and a desire to avoid mistakes and bad consequences. WORD FAMILYcircumspect: circumspectly USAGE EXAMPLESAlthough some lauded Roma as a threat to the Old Lady’s crown, others were circumspect. The Guardian(Dec 13, 2016) During the election campaign, Yellen was circumspect about further interest rate rises, fearing that any green shoots would wither and die. The Guardian(Dec 11, 2016) Dippolito, seeming uncomfortable with the question, appears to urge Jean to be more circumspect. Seattle Times(Dec 08, 2016) adj heedful of potential consequences circumspect actions physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use Syn discreet prudent careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment |
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