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circumspection 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Noun
/ˌsərkəmˈspekSHən/,
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circumspections, plural;
  1. The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence
    • - circumspection is required in the day-to-day exercise of administrative powers
  1. discretion: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
  2. the trait of being circumspect and prudent
  3. (circumspect) heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor"
  4. Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness; vigilance
  5. (circumspect) Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent
  6. (Circumspect) "You are very dear to me, as you know, but I must be circumspect - "  Prudent or cautious. This is also a remarkably commonsensical observation for a lad who hadn’t seen any other woman since he was eight years old.
  7. (CIRCUMSPECT) [Ex.23:13] - cautious, prudent; watchful on all sides; examining carefully all the circumstances that may affect a determination; or a measure to be adopted.
  8. (Circumspect) cautious; taking everything into account
  9. (circumspect) (adj.) cautious (Though I promised Marta’s father I would bring her home promptly by midnight, it would have been more circumspect not to have specified a time.)
  10. the sight of dealings, that is, the form of intelligence that guides our pretheoretical, prereflective, and mostly precognitive coping with paraphernalia and tasks.