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indiscretion

英[ɪndɪ'skreʃ(ə)n] 美['ɪndɪ'skrɛʃən]
  • n. 轻率;言行失检

词态变化


复数: indiscretions;

英文词源


indiscretion (n.)
mid-14c., "want of discretion," from Old French indiscrécion "foolishness, imprudence" (12c.), from Late Latin indiscretionem (nominative indiscretio) "lack of discernment," from in- (see in- (1)) + discretionem (see discretion). Meaning "indiscreet act" is from c. 1600.

双语例句


1. Occasionally they paid for their indiscretion with their lives.
有时候他们因自己的轻率而搭上性命。

来自柯林斯例句

2. He talked to the press in a moment of indiscretion.
他一时冲动对新闻界发表了讲话。

来自《权威词典》

3. He had committed a minor sexual indiscretion.
他在性方面曾有一次不太检点.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. He had never forgiven her for reporting his indiscretion in front of his friends.
他一直没有原谅她在朋友面前揭发他的不检点行为.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. It was an indiscretion, undoubtedly.
没有疑问,这是一时不慎.

来自英汉文学