discreet
US /dɪˈskriːt/
UK /dɪˈskriːt/
形容詞
1.
謹慎的, 不引人注目的, 秘密的
careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage
範例:
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He made a few discreet inquiries about the job.
他對這份工作進行了一些謹慎的詢問。
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They had a discreet conversation in the corner of the room.
他們在房間的角落裡進行了一次秘密的談話。
2.
不顯眼的, 獨立的
intentionally unobtrusive
範例:
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The detective wore a discreet wire to record the conversation.
偵探戴著一個不顯眼的竊聽器來錄音。
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The hotel had a discreet entrance for VIP guests.
這家酒店為貴賓客人設有一個不顯眼的入口。
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