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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"