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词汇 indiscretion
释义 indiscretion
noun
uk /ˌɪn.dɪˈskreʃ.ən/ us /ˌɪn.dɪˈskreʃ.ən/
[ U ]
the quality of being indiscreet: 轻率,不慎重
Jones was censured for indiscretion in leaking a secret report to the press.琼斯因轻率地向新闻界泄漏了一份机密报告而受到严厉批评。
[ C ]
something, especially a sexual relationship, that is considered embarrassing or morally wrong: (尤指性关系上的)不检点
youthful indiscretionWe should forgive him a few youthful indiscretions.我们应该原谅他作为年轻人一些有失检点的行为。
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indiscretion | American Dictionary


indiscretion
noun[ C/U ]
us/ˌɪn·dɪˈskreʃ·ən/
lack of care in saying or doing things that should be kept secret, or an act or statement that shows such lack of care:
[ C ]youthful indiscretions
[ U ]This sort of indiscretion is unforgivable!
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