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discretion 的音标为英 [dɪˈskreʃn]、美 [dɪˈskreʃn],核心含义是“谨慎”与“自行决定权”,两个义项通过“合理判断”紧密关联——既指言行上的审慎克制,也指在规则框架内自主决策的权力。

一、核心释义与用法

谨慎;慎重
指在社交或敏感事务中避免冒犯或泄密的判断力。例如:

We reposed great trust in his tact and discretion.(我们极为信任他的机智和谨慎)

美剧《越狱》片头提示 Viewer discretion is advised,意为“内容可能引起不适,请自行判断是否观看”。

自行决定权;酌情处理权
尤指在规定范围内自主决策的权力,常见于法律、职场等场景。例如:

Sentencing is at the discretion of the judge.(量刑由法官自由裁定)

工作中交接任务时说 It's at your discretion,表示“你可酌情处理,但需保持合理性”,区别于完全随意的 It's up to you

二、短语搭配

at one's discretion:由某人自行决定
How much to tell patients is left to the discretion of the doctor.(告知患者多少病情由医生决定)

with discretion:谨慎地
You must choose your friends with discretion.(择友时必须慎重)

sole/absolute discretion:全权处理(法律用语)
合同中常见 at its sole discretion,表示“一方拥有绝对决策权”。

三、经典例句

The amount you tip is at your discretion(小费金额由你酌情决定)——强调需在合理范围(通常10%-20%)内选择。

I'll be the soul of discretion(我会守口如瓶)——形容人极为谨慎可靠。

Bail is granted at the discretion of the court(保释与否由法庭裁定)。

He is the soul of discretion(他是谨慎的典范)。

The company reserves the right to cancel the event at its discretion(公司保留自行取消活动的权利)。

Use your discretion when sharing confidential information(分享机密信息时需谨慎)。

Managers have the discretion to approve small expenses(经理有权批准小额支出)。

She handled the crisis with great discretion(她极谨慎地处理了危机)。

The policy allows employees to work from home at their discretion(政策允许员工酌情居家办公)。

Discretion is not just about secrecy, but about wise judgment(谨慎不仅是保密,更是明智的判断)。

四、使用场景与辨析

日常语境:强调“合理判断”,如 at your discretionup to you 更正式,隐含“需符合常规或逻辑”。

法律/商务语境:表示“裁量权”,如法官量刑、公司决策等,需在规则内行使。

近义词区分

prudence 侧重“深谋远虑”,discretion 强调“具体情境中的判断力”;

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