Discretion



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.谨慎, 审慎
• ［英］ n.谨慎, 审慎 ( prudence)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Date: 14th century
• 1. the quality of being discreet ; circumspection; especially cautious reserve in speech
• 2. ability to make responsible decisions
• 3.
  • a. individual choice or judgment <left the decision to his discretion>
  • b. power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds <reached the age of discretion>
• 4. the result of separating or distinguishing

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