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TOEFL BNC: 3677 COCA: 7544

discretion

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di·scre·tion /dɪˈskreʃən/ ●○○ AWL noun [uncountableU]  
1  DECIDEthe ability and right to decide exactly what should be done in a particular situation 决断能力；处理权；酌情决定权
at somebody’s discretion (=according to someone’s decision) 根据某人的决定[意愿]
 The awards are made at the discretion of the committee.
获奖者由委员会决定。
 Promotions are left to the discretion of the supervisor.
晋升由主管决定。
discretion over/as to
 People want to have more discretion over their working hours.
人们要求对工作时间有更多的自主权。
use/exercise your discretion
 The judge exercised his discretion rightly to admit the evidence.
法官正确地行使了决定权，接受了该项证据。
discretion to do something
 The committee has the absolute discretion to refuse applications.
委员会拥有绝对的权力拒绝申请。
2  SECRETthe ability to deal with situations in a way that does not offend, upset, or embarrass people or tell any of their secrets 谨慎，慎重 → indiscretion
 British newspapers no longer feel they must treat the royal family with discretion.
英国报界不再觉得他们非得审慎对待王室不可了。
3. discretion is the better part of valour CAREFULused to say that it is better to be careful than to take unnecessary risks 知进退方可言大勇，知慎近乎勇
Examples from the Corpus
discretion• Absolute discretion is required from everyone working for the Royal Family.• The governors will often give the chairman discretion to act on their behalf.• Can junior managers be trusted to exercise discretion when making decisions?• So the court has full discretion over litigation costs incurred in proceedings between mortgagor and mortgagee.• TV commentators have shown great discretion, glossing over the problems in her personal life.• The president could use his constitutional powers to move troops about at his discretion.• The hotel has built a reputation on its discretion for the past 25 years.• It concerns the whole matter of judicial control over ministerial discretion.• Kasich said children might better be served through streamlining Medicaid and giving governors more discretion on coverage.• You can tell Martin anything -- he's the very soul of discretion.• Latecomers are admitted at the discretion of the manager.• I leave it to your discretion as to whether you should tell your colleagues.
discretion to do something• In this case I am satisfied that Booth J. did have a discretion to take into account the interests of the children.• S 91 of the Law of Property Act 1925 gives the Court discretion to order the sale of a mortgaged property.• It was also within the Special Commissioner's discretion to exclude opinion evidence that sought to answer the question before him.• This relief is mandatory, and charging authorities have the discretion to increase this relief.• The court said federal officials have the discretion to decide whether an adjustment is needed.• What is unfair can not sensibly be subject to different standards depending on the source of the discretion to exclude it.• Any such tribunal does however possess the discretion to allow the individual to be assisted by such an adviser. 4.• Moderators may request, in borderline cases, and otherwise at their discretion to see student's marked coursework assignments.
From Longman Business Dictionary
discretiondi·scre·tion /dɪˈskreʃən/ noun [uncountableU]
the ability, right, or freedom that someone has to take decisions in a particular situation
The licensee is supposed to have complete discretion over how the station is operated.
People want to have more discretion over their working hours.
at somebody’s discretion
Your overdraft may be increased at the discretion of the bank.
discretion to
The Commission has the discretion to conduct an investigation.
di·scre·tion noun
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TOEFL BNC: 3677 COCA: 7544
discretion

noun¹

 1freedom to make decisions決定權ADJECTIVE | VERB + DISCRETION | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤broad, considerable, full, wide廣泛的／相當大的／充分的／寬鬆的自主權➤greater, more更大的／更多的自主權▸➤absolute, complete, sole, unfettered (law法律) 絕對的自主權；完全的自主權◇They give themselves complete discretion as to what information they will hand out.他們賦予自己發佈信息的完全自主權。➤executive, judicial, management, managerial, personal, professional行政酌處權；司法裁量權；管理者決斷權；個人自由裁量權；專業自主權◇The president used his executive discretion to pardon the two men.總統行使自己的行政酌處權赦免了這兩個人。VERB + DISCRETION➤have有自主權▸➤exercise, use行使自主權◇The courts exercise discretion in the area of minor traffic violations.法庭可酌情處理輕微的交通違法行為。➤give sb給某人自主權◇They would like local bodies to be given greater discretion as to how the money is spent.他們希望地方機構有更大的自主權決定資金的使用。PREPOSITION➤at sb's discretion由某人酌情處理◇Bail is granted at the discretion of the court.是否予以保釋由法庭酌情決定。◇There is no service charge and tipping is at your discretion.我們不收服務費，小費您隨意。➤discretion about對⋯的決定權◇We have discretion about how much to charge.我們有權決定收取多少費用。➤discretion as to關於⋯的決定權◇She has considerable discretion as to how the money is spent.錢該怎麼花，她有相當大的自主權。➤discretion over在⋯上的酌情權◇Judges should be given more discretion over sentencing.法官在量刑上應得到更大的自由裁量權。PHRASES➤an abuse of discretion (especially NAmE) 濫用裁量權➤the exercise of discretion酌處權的行使▸➤leave sth to sb's (own) discretion讓某人自行決定◇'Do you want me to do the job myself or hire a photographer?' 'I'll leave it to your discretion.'“ 你想讓我自己拍攝還是雇個攝影師？” “你自己拿主意吧。”
discretion

noun²

 2being discreet謹慎ADJECTIVE | VERB + DISCRETION | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤great, the utmost極為謹慎；最大限度的慎重VERB + DISCRETION➤call for, need, require需要慎重；要求謹慎◇This case calls for the utmost discretion.這個情況需要絕對謹慎處理。➤rely on信賴謹慎◇This is confidential, but I know that I can rely on your discretion.這是機密，不過我相信你靠得住。PREPOSITION➤with discretion謹慎地◇to act with discretion謹慎行事PHRASES➤a lack of discretion, a need for discretion缺少／需要謹慎
TOEFL BNC: 3677 COCA: 7544
discretion noun
⇨ tact
TOEFL BNC: 3677 COCA: 7544
discretion
Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand: intelligence, intuition, intellect...
Friendliness, generosity and kindness: kindness, generosity, hospitality...

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