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discreet

英 [dɪ'skriːt] 美[dɪ'skrit]
  • adj. 谨慎的;小心的

英英释意


1. marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint;
"his trusted discreet aide"
"a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace"
2. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic;
"a discerning editor"
"a discreet silence"
3. heedful of potential consequences;
"circumspect actions"
"physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"
"a discreet investor"

双语例句


1. She had meant to make a discreet entrance, but conversation stopped dead.
她本打算悄悄进去,但谈话却突然中断了。

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2. She's making a few discreet inquiries with her mother's friends.
她旁敲侧击地向她母亲的朋友们打听过几次。

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3. She wore discreet jewellery.
她戴着素净的首饰。

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4. We were very discreet about the romance.
我们对这段恋情很谨慎。

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5. They were gossipy and not always discreet.
他们很爱传闲话,而且常常口无遮拦。

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