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discreetly

🇬🇧 UK/dɪ'skriːtli/🇺🇸 US/dɪ'skri:tlɪ/
C2

Definitions

adv.

In a careful and tactful way that avoids drawing attention or causing embarrassment

谨慎地;低调地;不引人注意地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disnot, apart, away
+
creetconcern, relate to, affect
+
lyin the manner of
=discreetly

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He discreetly slipped out of the party to avoid attention.

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