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circumspection

/sur-kuhm-spek-shuhn/US // ˌsɜr kəmˈspɛk ʃən //

慎重考虑,审慎,审慎行事,谨慎行事

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : circumspect observation or action; caution; prudence: He approached with circumspection.

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Examples

  • However, we also benefit, as an all-female team, from a circumspection which means that we can see potential in businesses and sectors which are typically overlooked by others in our space.

  • "You communicated with him by circumspection," says Judith Bruce, a Radcliffe student who dated him for two years.

  • The KGB and the Egyptian army were institutions that rewarded circumspection and loyalty.

  • The Supreme Court exists to interpret with a greater degree of circumspection the laws the legislature passes.

  • Wilson carried his circumspection further during and after the war.

  • The utmost circumspection became necessary, and the young preacher had to bear up against much strife and opposition.

  • And then he proceeded with circumspection and dignity to demonstrate the process of decocting that mysterious beverage.

  • To flee was more than I could find courage for; but I registered a vow of unsleeping circumspection.

  • But I suggest that you do so with the utmost circumspection.

  • The ten galleys were ordered to advance rapidly, but with the greatest circumspection.

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