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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

discretion

英  [dɪsˈkreʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1. [U 不可数名词] 审慎

    Discretion is the quality of behaving in a quiet and controlled way without drawing attention to yourself or giving away personal or private information.

    双语例句

    例：

    Larsson sometimes joined in the fun, but with more discretion.

    拉森有时也会跟着玩闹，但多带几分审慎。

    2. [U 不可数名词] 酌情决定权

    If someone in a position of authority uses their discretion or has the discretion to do something in a particular situation, they have the freedom and authority to decide what to do.

    双语例句

    例：

    This committee may want to exercise its discretion to look into those charges.

    这个委员会可能想行使其酌情决定权来调查那些指控。

    例：

    School governors have the discretion to allow parents to withdraw pupils in exceptional circumstances.

    学校管理者对于是否允许家长们在特殊情况下让学生退学有酌情决定权。

    PHRASE. 习语

  • at the discretion of someone

    1. 由（某人）斟酌决定

    If something happens at someone's discretion, it can happen only if they decide to do it or give their permission.

    双语例句

    例：

    We may vary the limit at our discretion and will notify you of any change.

    我们可酌情决定更改限制，并会将任何变更通知你。

    例：

    Visits are at the discretion of the owners.

    是否接受参观由业主决定。

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