discreet,discrete
这一组词的读音相同,拼法相近,又都是形容词故很易混淆。
Discreet的意思是(言行)谨慎的、慎重的有判断力的(not saying too much;showing good sense and judgment),它的名词是 discretion.例:
The action he takes is far from discreet.
他所采取的行动很不谨慎。
You must show more discretion in choosing your friends.
你在选择朋友时要谨慎些。
反义词是鲁莽:indiscreet(形容词)及 indiscretion (名词)。
Discrete的意思是分离的、不联络的、各异的(separate,disjoined or individually distinct)。它的名词是 discreteness.例:
This proposition contains two discrete parts.
这个建议由两个不同的部分组成。
Our company is made up of many samll,discrete units.
我们的公司由许多小的各自分立的单位组成。
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