谨慎地英文短语

prudent adjective SLIGHTLY FORMALavoiding risks and uncertainties; careful:[+ to infinitive] It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it.NOTE: The opposite is imprudent.prudently adverb SLIGHTLY FORMALprudence noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMALThe firm was commended for its financial prudence.discreet adjectivecareful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret:The family made discreet enquiries about his background.They are very good assistants, very discreet - they wouldn't go shouting to the press about anything they discovered while working for you.NOTE: Do not confuse with discrete.discreetly adverbdiscretion noun [U]1 the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially by keeping information secret:"Can you trust him with this?" "Yes, he's the soul of discretion (= he will not tell other people)."2 FORMAL the right or ability to decide something:Students can be expelled at the discretion of the headteacher (= if the headteacher decides it).I leave the decision to your discretion (= to your good judgment).discretionary adjective FORMALdecided by officials and not fixed by rules:a discretionary grantJudges have great discretionary powers.caution (CARE) noun [U]great care and attention:We need to proceed with/exercise caution (= be careful in taking action, making decisions, etc.)They treated the story of his escape with (some/great/extreme) caution (= thought that it might not be true).cautious adjective1 describes someone who avoids risks:He's a cautious driver.2 describes something which is careful, well considered and sometimes slow or uncertain:a cautious approachcautious criticismcautiously adverbin a cautious waycautiousness noun [U]For more detail use good English only dictionary is really the only way to get a good understanding of the different meanings of words.