indiscretion

• n. 轻率；言行失检

词态变化

英文词源

indiscretion (n.)

mid-14c., "want of discretion," from Old French indiscrécion "foolishness, imprudence" (12c.), from Late Latin indiscretionem (nominative indiscretio) "lack of discernment," from in- (see in- (1)) + discretionem (see discretion). Meaning "indiscreet act" is from c. 1600.

双语例句

1. Occasionally they paid for their indiscretion with their lives.

有时候他们因自己的轻率而搭上性命。

来自柯林斯例句

2. He talked to the press in a moment of indiscretion.

他一时冲动对新闻界发表了讲话。

来自《权威词典》

3. He had committed a minor sexual indiscretion.

他在性方面曾有一次不太检点.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. He had never forgiven her for reporting his indiscretion in front of his friends.

他一直没有原谅她在朋友面前揭发他的不检点行为.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. It was an indiscretion, undoubtedly.

没有疑问,这是一时不慎.

来自英汉文学