discretion
UK/dis'kreʃәn/US
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释义
n.
The freedom or authority to decide something for oneself
自行决定权，裁量权
n.
Good judgment in keeping things private or avoiding embarrassment; caution
审慎，慎重；判断力
词根拆分
词根派生discret-（被筛开的，源自 cernere）+ -ion（名词后缀）= 在判断上把事物筛开的能力。两层含义由此而来：自行决定的权力（use your discretion）和审慎的判断力（act with discretion）。
词根 cern 还连着 28 个词常用搭配
- 1.at your discretion由你自行决定
- 2.use discretion酌情处理
- 3.the age of discretion懂事的年龄
- 4.with discretion审慎地
- 5.leave it to someone's discretion交由某人裁量
例句
- 1.
Bonuses are awarded at the manager's discretion.
奖金由经理酌情发放。
- 2.
The matter calls for tact and discretion.
这件事需要圆滑和审慎来处理。
- 3.
Use your own discretion when deciding how much to share.
该透露多少，由你自己判断。