Tact



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.机智; 圆滑
• ［英］ n. 机智; 圆滑 ( a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: French, sense of touch, from Latin tactus, from tangere to touch — more at tangent
• Date: 1797
• 1. sensitive mental or aesthetic perception <converted the novel into a play with remarkable skill and tact>
• 2. a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
• Synonyms:
  • tact, address, poise, savoir faire mean skill and grace in dealing with others. tact implies delicate and considerate perception of what is appropriate <questions showing a lack of tact>. address stresses dexterity and grace in dealing with new and trying situations and may imply success in attaining one's ends<brought it off with remarkable address>. poise may imply both tact and address but stresses self-possession and ease in meeting difficult situations<answered the accusations with unruffled poise>. savoir faire is likely to stress worldly experience and a sure awareness of what is proper or expedient<the savoir faire of a seasoned traveler>.

出现过的地方

【类】tact:offensive＝money:poor圆滑的人不会冒犯＝有钱的人不会贫穷

         diplomat:tact＝inventor:ingenuity外交官机智＝发明家创新"

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