discreet
US /dɪˈskriːt/
UK /dɪˈskriːt/
形容词
1.
谨慎的, 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
示例:
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He made a few discreet inquiries about the job.
他对这份工作进行了一些谨慎的询问。
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They had a discreet conversation in the corner of the room.
他们在房间的角落里进行了一次秘密的谈话。
2.
不显眼的, 独立的
intentionally unobtrusive
示例:
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The detective wore a discreet wire to record the conversation.
侦探戴着一个不显眼的窃听器来录音。
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The hotel had a discreet entrance for VIP guests.
这家酒店为贵宾客人设有一个不显眼的入口。
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