Definition of discretion in English:

discretion

noun dɪˈskrɛʃ(ə)ndəˈskrɛʃ(ə)n

mass noun

1The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information.
（言行的）谨慎；慎重
she knew she could rely on his discretion
她知道他小心谨慎，是靠得住的。
I'll be the soul of discretion
我会非常谨慎。
Example sentencesExamples
- I am hoping for discretion and will certainly give that in return.
- Rumour has it that eminent politicians come here seeking discretion and peace.
- The truth is any parent who thinks their child is the soul of discretion on the internet is likely to be wrong.
- His discretion in the face of so scrofulous and untutored a palate as mine was marvellous.
- The lawmaker, hoping for discretion, deploys a shadowy envoy to send her child support in the form of regular wads of cash.
- You need never worry about announcing yourself to her, she is the absolute soul of discretion if you want to keep your ID to yourself.
- Whoever put them in that group probably hoped discretion and goodwill would make sense of an anomaly.
- Huge sums of money are at stake, so timing and discretion are paramount.
- If these people play fair and use discretion and common sense, they shall have my full support.
- Paul is renowned for his discretion, for keeping his counsel as well as his word.
Synonyms
circumspection, care, carefulness, caution, wariness, chariness, guardedness
tact, tactfulness, diplomacy, delicacy, sensitivity, subtlety, consideration, prudence, judiciousness, judgement, discrimination, sense, good sense, common sense
kid gloves
2The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.
斟酌决定（在特定情况下如何行事）的自由
local authorities should use their discretion in setting the charges
如何收费由当地政府自行决定。
honorary fellowships may be awarded at the discretion of the council
荣誉奖学金颁发的权利掌握在委员会手中。
Example sentencesExamples
- Some players also allow the ace to be worth one or fourteen at the discretion of the person who plays or captures it.
- However, it is entirely at the discretion of local authorities how this is applied.
- He says he hopes selectors use their discretion and pick him for the event anyway.
- Rules say bus drivers can use their discretion regarding dogs but they must have a valid reason for refusing.
- Visiting outside these times will be at the discretion of the senior midwife.
- State courts have far greater powers of discretion in sentencing than federal courts.
- It is then up to the police to decide, in the exercise of their discretion, whether to grant the favour or not.
- The committee will use its discretion in deciding whether to grant permission or not.
- Refunds for late cancellations will be at the discretion of the organisers.
- That is always a difficult task for an authority, because it is left with discretion.
- The granting of such consent shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of each of the parties.
- A number of factors will be taken into account in deciding whether to exercise the discretion.
- What discretion do local authorities have in devising their allocations schemes?
- He believes officers should use their discretion when dealing with speeding offences.
- The trial judge was entitled to exercise his discretion in dismissing the motion.
- If your score lies between a band, then it is at the discretion of the exam board what classification you receive.
- It says that any residence visa or permit is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration.
- It will be for the court to exercise its discretion in deciding whether this is the situation.
- The person purporting to exercise his discretion has acted in abuse or excess of his power.
- It will be entirely at the discretion of the government to decide whether or not to amend that law.
Synonyms
choice, option, judgement, preference, disposition, volition
pleasure, liking, wish, will, inclination, desire

Phrases

discretion is the better part of valour

proverb It's better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it.
〈谚〉谨慎即大勇
Example sentencesExamples
- They have instead opted to pass up on a big pay day on the basis that discretion is the better part of valour.
- With these credentials, a reasonable person would conclude that discretion is the better part of valor and bite his tongue.
- ‘There's a point at which discretion is the better part of valour with respect to legal disputes,’ he said.
- There are times when discretion is the better part of valour, of course.
- My co-worker came from this area, however, and discretion is the better part of valour.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense 'discernment'): via Old French from Latin discretio(n-) 'separation' (in late Latin 'discernment'), from discernere (see discern).

In Latin discretio developed from ‘separation’ to ‘fine judgement’, an ability to separate ideas, the sense in which it entered English in the Middle Ages. The proverb discretion is the better part of valour was familiar in Shakespeare's time. The idea is even older, having a parallel in the works of the Greek dramatist Euripides in the 5th century bc.

Rhymes

cession, freshen, session

Definition of discretion in US English:

discretion

noundəˈskreSH(ə)ndəˈskrɛʃ(ə)n

1The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
（言行的）谨慎；慎重
she knew she could rely on his discretion
她知道他小心谨慎，是靠得住的。
Example sentencesExamples
- His discretion in the face of so scrofulous and untutored a palate as mine was marvellous.
- Huge sums of money are at stake, so timing and discretion are paramount.
- You need never worry about announcing yourself to her, she is the absolute soul of discretion if you want to keep your ID to yourself.
- Rumour has it that eminent politicians come here seeking discretion and peace.
- Whoever put them in that group probably hoped discretion and goodwill would make sense of an anomaly.
- The truth is any parent who thinks their child is the soul of discretion on the internet is likely to be wrong.
- If these people play fair and use discretion and common sense, they shall have my full support.
- Paul is renowned for his discretion, for keeping his counsel as well as his word.
- I am hoping for discretion and will certainly give that in return.
- The lawmaker, hoping for discretion, deploys a shadowy envoy to send her child support in the form of regular wads of cash.
Synonyms
circumspection, care, carefulness, caution, wariness, chariness, guardedness
2The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.
斟酌决定（在特定情况下如何行事）的自由
it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges
如何收费由当地政府自行决定。
a pass-fail grading system may be used at the discretion of the department
Example sentencesExamples
- The trial judge was entitled to exercise his discretion in dismissing the motion.
- However, it is entirely at the discretion of local authorities how this is applied.
- If your score lies between a band, then it is at the discretion of the exam board what classification you receive.
- That is always a difficult task for an authority, because it is left with discretion.
- A number of factors will be taken into account in deciding whether to exercise the discretion.
- It is then up to the police to decide, in the exercise of their discretion, whether to grant the favour or not.
- What discretion do local authorities have in devising their allocations schemes?
- He says he hopes selectors use their discretion and pick him for the event anyway.
- Some players also allow the ace to be worth one or fourteen at the discretion of the person who plays or captures it.
- He believes officers should use their discretion when dealing with speeding offences.
- The person purporting to exercise his discretion has acted in abuse or excess of his power.
- Visiting outside these times will be at the discretion of the senior midwife.
- The committee will use its discretion in deciding whether to grant permission or not.
- State courts have far greater powers of discretion in sentencing than federal courts.
- The granting of such consent shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of each of the parties.
- Refunds for late cancellations will be at the discretion of the organisers.
- Rules say bus drivers can use their discretion regarding dogs but they must have a valid reason for refusing.
- It will be for the court to exercise its discretion in deciding whether this is the situation.
- It will be entirely at the discretion of the government to decide whether or not to amend that law.
- It says that any residence visa or permit is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration.
Synonyms
choice, option, judgement, preference, disposition, volition

Phrases

discretion is the better part of valor

proverb It is better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it.
〈谚〉谨慎即大勇
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘There's a point at which discretion is the better part of valour with respect to legal disputes,’ he said.
- My co-worker came from this area, however, and discretion is the better part of valour.
- There are times when discretion is the better part of valour, of course.
- They have instead opted to pass up on a big pay day on the basis that discretion is the better part of valour.
- With these credentials, a reasonable person would conclude that discretion is the better part of valor and bite his tongue.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense ‘discernment’): via Old French from Latin discretio(n-) ‘separation’ (in late Latin ‘discernment’), from discernere (see discern).

词汇	discretion
释义	Definition of discretion in English: discretion noun dɪˈskrɛʃ(ə)ndəˈskrɛʃ(ə)n mass noun 1The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information. （言行的）谨慎；慎重 she knew she could rely on his discretion 她知道他小心谨慎，是靠得住的。 I'll be the soul of discretion 我会非常谨慎。 Example sentencesExamples I am hoping for discretion and will certainly give that in return. Rumour has it that eminent politicians come here seeking discretion and peace. The truth is any parent who thinks their child is the soul of discretion on the internet is likely to be wrong. His discretion in the face of so scrofulous and untutored a palate as mine was marvellous. The lawmaker, hoping for discretion, deploys a shadowy envoy to send her child support in the form of regular wads of cash. You need never worry about announcing yourself to her, she is the absolute soul of discretion if you want to keep your ID to yourself. Whoever put them in that group probably hoped discretion and goodwill would make sense of an anomaly. Huge sums of money are at stake, so timing and discretion are paramount. If these people play fair and use discretion and common sense, they shall have my full support. Paul is renowned for his discretion, for keeping his counsel as well as his word. Synonyms circumspection, care, carefulness, caution, wariness, chariness, guardedness tact, tactfulness, diplomacy, delicacy, sensitivity, subtlety, consideration, prudence, judiciousness, judgement, discrimination, sense, good sense, common sense kid gloves 2The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation. 斟酌决定（在特定情况下如何行事）的自由 local authorities should use their discretion in setting the charges 如何收费由当地政府自行决定。 honorary fellowships may be awarded at the discretion of the council 荣誉奖学金颁发的权利掌握在委员会手中。 Example sentencesExamples Some players also allow the ace to be worth one or fourteen at the discretion of the person who plays or captures it. However, it is entirely at the discretion of local authorities how this is applied. He says he hopes selectors use their discretion and pick him for the event anyway. Rules say bus drivers can use their discretion regarding dogs but they must have a valid reason for refusing. Visiting outside these times will be at the discretion of the senior midwife. State courts have far greater powers of discretion in sentencing than federal courts. It is then up to the police to decide, in the exercise of their discretion, whether to grant the favour or not. The committee will use its discretion in deciding whether to grant permission or not. Refunds for late cancellations will be at the discretion of the organisers. That is always a difficult task for an authority, because it is left with discretion. The granting of such consent shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of each of the parties. A number of factors will be taken into account in deciding whether to exercise the discretion. What discretion do local authorities have in devising their allocations schemes? He believes officers should use their discretion when dealing with speeding offences. The trial judge was entitled to exercise his discretion in dismissing the motion. If your score lies between a band, then it is at the discretion of the exam board what classification you receive. It says that any residence visa or permit is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration. It will be for the court to exercise its discretion in deciding whether this is the situation. The person purporting to exercise his discretion has acted in abuse or excess of his power. It will be entirely at the discretion of the government to decide whether or not to amend that law. Synonyms choice, option, judgement, preference, disposition, volition pleasure, liking, wish, will, inclination, desire Phrases discretion is the better part of valour proverb It's better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it. 〈谚〉谨慎即大勇 Example sentencesExamples They have instead opted to pass up on a big pay day on the basis that discretion is the better part of valour. With these credentials, a reasonable person would conclude that discretion is the better part of valor and bite his tongue. ‘There's a point at which discretion is the better part of valour with respect to legal disputes,’ he said. There are times when discretion is the better part of valour, of course. My co-worker came from this area, however, and discretion is the better part of valour. Origin Middle English (in the sense 'discernment'): via Old French from Latin discretio(n-) 'separation' (in late Latin 'discernment'), from discernere (see discern). In Latin discretio developed from ‘separation’ to ‘fine judgement’, an ability to separate ideas, the sense in which it entered English in the Middle Ages. The proverb discretion is the better part of valour was familiar in Shakespeare's time. The idea is even older, having a parallel in the works of the Greek dramatist Euripides in the 5th century bc. Rhymes cession, freshen, session noun.1 phr. Definition of discretion in US English: discretion noundəˈskreSH(ə)ndəˈskrɛʃ(ə)n 1The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information. （言行的）谨慎；慎重 she knew she could rely on his discretion 她知道他小心谨慎，是靠得住的。 Example sentencesExamples His discretion in the face of so scrofulous and untutored a palate as mine was marvellous. Huge sums of money are at stake, so timing and discretion are paramount. You need never worry about announcing yourself to her, she is the absolute soul of discretion if you want to keep your ID to yourself. Rumour has it that eminent politicians come here seeking discretion and peace. Whoever put them in that group probably hoped discretion and goodwill would make sense of an anomaly. The truth is any parent who thinks their child is the soul of discretion on the internet is likely to be wrong. If these people play fair and use discretion and common sense, they shall have my full support. Paul is renowned for his discretion, for keeping his counsel as well as his word. I am hoping for discretion and will certainly give that in return. The lawmaker, hoping for discretion, deploys a shadowy envoy to send her child support in the form of regular wads of cash. Synonyms circumspection, care, carefulness, caution, wariness, chariness, guardedness 2The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation. 斟酌决定（在特定情况下如何行事）的自由 it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges 如何收费由当地政府自行决定。 a pass-fail grading system may be used at the discretion of the department Example sentencesExamples The trial judge was entitled to exercise his discretion in dismissing the motion. However, it is entirely at the discretion of local authorities how this is applied. If your score lies between a band, then it is at the discretion of the exam board what classification you receive. That is always a difficult task for an authority, because it is left with discretion. A number of factors will be taken into account in deciding whether to exercise the discretion. It is then up to the police to decide, in the exercise of their discretion, whether to grant the favour or not. What discretion do local authorities have in devising their allocations schemes? He says he hopes selectors use their discretion and pick him for the event anyway. Some players also allow the ace to be worth one or fourteen at the discretion of the person who plays or captures it. He believes officers should use their discretion when dealing with speeding offences. The person purporting to exercise his discretion has acted in abuse or excess of his power. Visiting outside these times will be at the discretion of the senior midwife. The committee will use its discretion in deciding whether to grant permission or not. State courts have far greater powers of discretion in sentencing than federal courts. The granting of such consent shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of each of the parties. Refunds for late cancellations will be at the discretion of the organisers. Rules say bus drivers can use their discretion regarding dogs but they must have a valid reason for refusing. It will be for the court to exercise its discretion in deciding whether this is the situation. It will be entirely at the discretion of the government to decide whether or not to amend that law. It says that any residence visa or permit is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration. Synonyms choice, option, judgement, preference, disposition, volition Phrases discretion is the better part of valor proverb It is better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it. 〈谚〉谨慎即大勇 Example sentencesExamples ‘There's a point at which discretion is the better part of valour with respect to legal disputes,’ he said. My co-worker came from this area, however, and discretion is the better part of valour. There are times when discretion is the better part of valour, of course. They have instead opted to pass up on a big pay day on the basis that discretion is the better part of valour. With these credentials, a reasonable person would conclude that discretion is the better part of valor and bite his tongue. Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘discernment’): via Old French from Latin discretio(n-) ‘separation’ (in late Latin ‘discernment’), from discernere (see discern). noun.1 phr.
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