discreetly
UK/dɪ'skriːtli/US/dɪ'skri:tlɪ/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a careful, tactful, low-profile way
谨慎地，低调地
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddiscreetnot, apart, away
+
-lyto sift, separate, distinguish, decide
=discreetly
discreet + -ly = in a discreet manner. Note: spelled -EET, so it means 'tactfully,' not 'separately' (that is discretely). See discreet.
Common Collocations
- 1.discreetly leave悄悄离开
- 2.discreetly inquire谨慎地打听
- 3.discreetly placed低调地摆放
Example Sentences
- 1.
He discreetly slipped out before the speeches began.
- 2.
The waiter discreetly placed the bill on the table.