circumspect
UK/'sә:kәmspekt/US
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Definitions
adj.
Wary and cautious; looking around before acting.
谨慎的；周到的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcircum- (around) + spect (look) = «looking around (cautiously).» Wariness in all directions.
Root sp still carries 131 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.circumspect approach谨慎的方法
Example Sentences
- 1.
Be circumspect when discussing sensitive topics.