discretion

n

• ① 行动[判断、选择]的自由;随意处理;斟酌
  • We shall leave the arrangements to your discretion.我们将那些安排留给你随意处理。
  • I shall use my own discretion.我将自行决定。
  • It is entirely within your discretion to decide the matter.你可以完全自行斟酌决定此事。
  • We have full discretion to act.我们有充分行动[行事]的自由。

• ② 明辨;慎重
  • The plan was carried out with maximum discretion.该计划极慎重地被实施。
  • We should show proper discretion in dealing with the problem.在处理该问题时,我们应该表现出适度的谨慎。
  • Discretion is the better part of valo(u)r.【谚】审慎是勇敢的主体(常常当作行为怯懦的借口)。