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 circumspection [,sә:kәm'spekʃәn]   添加此单词到默认生词本
n. 细心, 慎重



    circumspection
    [ noun ]
    1. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

    2. <noun.cognition>
      the servants showed great tact and discretion
    3. the trait of being circumspect and prudent

    4. <noun.attribute>


    Circumspection \Cir`cum*spec"tion\, n. [L. circumspectio.]
    Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case;
    caution; watchfulness.

    With silent circumspection, unespied. --Milton.

    Syn: Caution; prudence; watchfulness; deliberation;
    thoughtfulness; wariness; forecast.

    1. Smaller shareholders will doubtless show similar circumspection, especially since it is likely to herald a rights issue. Profits this year of Pounds 6m put the shares on 14 times.
    2. And despite White House cautions, the judge felt strongly that, because of his controversial background, he had to break with the tradition of circumspection and talk in detail about his views on specific issues during his confirmation hearings.
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