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circumspect

UK //ˈsɜːkəmspekt//US //ˈsɜːrkəmspekt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'circumspectus',由 'circum-'(周围)和 'specere'(看)组成,字面意思是'环顾四周'。

adjective

❶ 形容人谨慎小心,在行动或决策前会仔细考虑所有可能的风险和后果。

“She was very circumspect about sharing her personal information online.”

(她在网上分享个人信息时非常谨慎。)

“The CEO made a circumspect decision after consulting with all the stakeholders.”

(CEO在咨询了所有利益相关者后做出了谨慎的决定。)

同义词:cautious, prudent, wary

常见短语

circumspect approach — 指采取谨慎的方法或态度来处理事情,避免冒不必要的风险。

“The government took a circumspect approach to the new policy.”

(政府对新政策采取了谨慎的态度。)