indiscreet
UK/ɪndɪ'skriːt/US/.indis'kri:t/
C2
释义
adj.
Lacking caution or tact, especially in revealing private matters
轻率的,不谨慎的,口风不严的
词根拆分
词根派生in-不,相反的
+
discreet不,分离
=indiscreet
in-(不)+ discreet(谨慎、得体)= 不谨慎 = 把本该保密的事说漏或做出格。注意拼写:它建立在 discr-EET(审慎)之上,所以意思是"不得体、口风不严",而非"不分立"。
常用搭配
- 1.an indiscreet remark轻率的言论
- 2.indiscreet behavior不慎重的行为
- 3.indiscreet questions冒失的问题
例句
- 1.
It was indiscreet of him to mention her salary in public.
他当众提到她的薪水,实在太冒失了。
- 2.
An indiscreet email cost her the promotion.
一封口风不严的邮件让她丢了晋升的机会。
- 3.
Try not to ask indiscreet questions at the dinner.
晚宴上尽量别问那些冒昧的问题。