n.自由决定；n.谨慎
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
discretion (noun)1.
the quality of having or showing or good judgment the quality of being - discernment discreet circumspection , especially cautious in speech - reserve
2.
ability to make decisions - responsible
3.
a) individual choice or judgment - left the decision to his discretion
b) power of free decision or of choice within certain legal bounds - latitude reached the age of discretion
4.
the result of separating or distinguishing
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
discretion (noun)1.
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
SYNONYMS:
discreetness, discretion, gumption, horse sense, levelheadedness, nous, policy, prudence, sense, sensibleness, wisdom, witRELATED WORDS:
street smarts; farsightedness, forehandedness, foresight, foresightedness, forethoughtfulness, judgment ( judgement); brains, gray matter, intelligence; logicality, logicalness, practicality, rationality, rationalness; discernment, discrimination, insight, sagacity, sapience; acumen, astuteness, clearheadedness, keenness, penetration, perspicacity, shrewdness; care, caution, circumspection, precaution, premeditationNEAR ANTONYMS:
shortsightedness; brainlessness, foolishness, half-wittedness, idiocy, senselessness, stupidity; carelessness, heedlessness; unreasonableness2.
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
SYNONYMS:
alternative, discretion, druthers, election, liberty, option, pick, preference, selection, volition, wayRELATED WORDS:
determination, free will, will; say, voice, vote; inclination, liking, partiality, penchant, predilection, proclivity, propensity, tendency; discernment, judgment ( judgement), perspicacityNEAR ANTONYMS:
coercion, duress, force; duty, obligation; Hobson's choice3.
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
SYNONYMS:
continence, discipline, discretion, inhibition, refrainment, repression, reserve, restraint, self-command, self-control, self-restraint, suppressionRELATED WORDS:
command, control, mastery, possession; self-censorship, self-containment, self-denial, self-discipline, self-government, self-mastery, will, willpower; composure, self-poise, self-possession; aloofness, detachedness, distance; bashfulness, modesty, shyness; reticence, silence, taciturnityNEAR ANTONYMS:
self-abandonment, uninhibitedness; unrestrainedness; gratification, indulgence, overindulgence, self-indulgence; bluntness, candor, frankness; immoderacy, intemperance