名词

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

2. 自行决定的自由;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.

3. 由…斟酌决定;随…的意愿
If something happens at someone's discretion, it can happen only if they decide to do it or give their permission.

4. 谨慎即大勇;勇敢贵在审慎
If you say discretion is the better part of valour, you mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation is sometimes the most sensible thing to do.

1. the trait of judging wisely and objectively

e.g. a man of discernment

Synonym: discernment

2. the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies

Synonym: free will

3. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

e.g. the servants showed great tact and discretion

Synonym: discreetnesscircumspectionprudence

4. refined taste
tact

Synonym: delicacy

5. freedom to act or judge on one's own