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discreetly    音标拼音: [dɪskr'itli]
ad. 贤明的;谨慎的

贤明的;谨慎的

discreetly
adv 1: with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint;
"I sent for the sergeant of the platoon both men were in
and asked him to try to find out discreetly what lay
behind this" [ant: {indiscreetly}]

Discreet \Dis*creet"\, a. [Compar. {Discreeter}; superl.
{Discreetest}.] [F. discret, L. discretus separated (whence
the meaning reserved, prudent), p. p. of discernere. See
{Discern}, and cf. {Discrete}.]
1. Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or
evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent;
sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious.
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It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the
learned, nor the brave, who guides the conversation,
and gives measures to society. --Addison.
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Satire 's my weapon, but I 'm too discreet
To run amuck, and tilt at all I meet. --Pope.
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The sea is silent, the sea is discreet.
--Longfellow.
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2. Differing; distinct. [Obs.] --Spenser. -- {Dis*creet"ly},
adv. -- {Dis*creet"ness}, n. Discrepance


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  • DISCREETLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    DISCREETLY definition: 1 in a way that is careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by… Learn more
  • DISCREET Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of DISCREET is having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : prudent; especially : capable of preserving prudent silence How to use discreet in a sentence
  • 74 Synonyms Antonyms for DISCREETLY - Thesaurus. com
    Find 74 different ways to say DISCREETLY, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus com
  • discreetly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
    in a careful way, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty for somebody or making them feel embarrassed synonym tactfully She coughed discreetly to announce her presence Definition of discreetly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
  • Discreetly - definition of discreetly by The Free Dictionary
    Possessed of, exercising, or showing prudence and self-restraint in speech and behavior; circumspect: The teacher was discreet in discussing the student's behavior We followed him but kept a discreet distance 2 Made, done, or situated so as to attract little notice: made a discreet exit out the back door; lovers seeking a discreet place to meet
  • Discretely or Discreetly – What’s The Difference - GrammarVocab
    The confusion between “discretely” and “discreetly” mainly comes from how similar they sound But remembering their meanings can help keep them straight Think of “discretely” as “separate” or “apart”, and “discreetly” as “quietly” or “carefully” How to Remember the Difference
  • What does discreetly mean? - Definitions. net
    Discreetly is an adverb that describes behavior that is careful, cautious, and unobtrusive in order to keep something confidential or to avoid drawing attention It refers to actions that are done quietly or privately to avoid causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention
  • Discreetly vs. Discretely — What’s the Difference?
    "Discreetly" pertains to acting in a careful, prudent manner to avoid drawing attention, while "discretely" refers to being separate or distinct in identity or form "Discreetly" involves actions carried out with caution, subtlety, or in a manner that is not likely to be seen or noticed
  • DISCREETLY Definition Meaning - Dictionary. com
    Discreetly definition: in a way that is careful about something of a personal or delicate nature; circumspectly See examples of DISCREETLY used in a sentence
  • DISCREETLY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
    Synonyms for DISCREETLY: prudently, sensibly, wisely, judiciously, politely, validly, fairly, justifiably; Antonyms of DISCREETLY: thoughtlessly, rudely, contemptuously, scornfully, disdainfully, inconsiderately, cruelly, disrespectfully





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