词汇 "an ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit" 在中文的含义
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an ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit
US /æn aʊns əv dɪˈskreʃ.ən ɪz wɜːrθ ə paʊnd əv wɪt/
UK /æn aʊns əv dɪˈskreʃ.ən ɪz wɜːrθ ə paʊnd əv wɪt/
成语
1.
慎重胜过机智, 谨慎比聪明更重要
it is better to be careful and cautious than to be clever or funny but potentially offensive or reckless
示例:
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I know you want to make a joke during the meeting, but remember that an ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit.
我知道你想在会议上开个玩笑，但请记住，慎重胜过机智。
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He decided not to post the controversial comment, realizing that an ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit.
他决定不发布那条有争议的评论，因为他意识到谨慎行事比显摆机智更重要。
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