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源自拉丁语 'tacitus'(沉默的),与 'tacere'(保持安静)相关,17世纪进入英语。
❶ 指虽未明说但通过行为或沉默暗示的同意或理解,常用于描述心照不宣的默契或无需言明的规则。
“They had a tacit agreement not to discuss the matter.”
(他们心照不宣地约定不讨论这件事。)
“Her silence was taken as tacit approval.”
(她的沉默被视为默许。)
tacit knowledge — 指难以通过语言传授、需通过实践获得的隐性知识,如骑自行车的平衡感。
“Mastering a craft often requires acquiring tacit knowledge.”
(精通一门手艺通常需要掌握隐性知识。)