参考词典中prudence的常规释义:
基本释义
- n. 审慎,慎重,精明,节俭
参考例句
- An ounce of prudence is worth a pound of gold.
一盎司谨慎抵得上一磅黄金 - They dignified cowardice by calling it prudence.
他们把怯懦美其名曰为谨慎。 - Zeal without prudence is frenzy.
缺乏谨慎的热心是疯狂的行为。 - Prudence or restraint in action or decision.
行动或决定的谨慎或节制。
- An ounce of prudence is worth a pound of gold.
英英解释
2个名词解释
- discretion in practical affairs
[反] imprudence - knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
[同] discreetness, discretion, prudence, circumspection
[例]- the servants showed great tact and discretion
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