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Discreet Meaning in English

word

/dɪsˈkɹit/
di-SKREET
/dɪskɹˈiːt/
di-SKREET

释义

Careful not to attract attention or cause embarrassment; able to keep things private or secret.

用法与细微差别

"Discreet" is formal and describes someone who avoids drawing attention, often in sensitive situations. Common collocations: 'be discreet about', 'a discreet distance', 'discreet manner'. Don't confuse with 'discrete' (meaning separate or distinct).

例句

She was very discreet with her private life.

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Please be discreet about what you heard.

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He made a discreet suggestion to avoid trouble.

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Try to stay discreet when you ask him about his job.

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The waiter gave us a discreet nod when our table was ready.

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You can trust Maria; she's very discreet with secrets.

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