词汇 | discreet |
释义 | discreet 1 ENTRIES FOUND: discreet (adjective) discreet /dɪˈskriːt/ adjective discreet /dɪˈskriːt/ adjective Learner's definition of DISCREET [more discreet; most discreet] 1 — used to suggest that someone is being careful about not allowing something to be known or noticed by many people谨慎的;考虑周到的 a discreet way to handle the problem审慎处理问题的方法 She was always very discreet about her personal life.她对自己的私生活总是很谨慎。 He made discreet inquiries about the job.他对这份工作多方打听了一番。 He maintained a discreet silence.他审慎地保持沉默。 — opposite indiscreet 2 : not likely to be seen or noticed by many people不显眼的;不引人注意的 A photographer followed the bride and groom at a discreet [=unobtrusive] distance.摄影师以不引人注目的距离跟在那对新人后面。 ◊ Do not confuse discreet with discrete. — discreetly adverb a letter discreetly hidden in the pages of an old book小心地藏在一本旧书书页中的信 |
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