Discreet

(adj.) marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; 'his trusted discreet aide'; 'a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace' .

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• She performed her promise of being discreet, to admiration. 简·奥斯汀. 理智与情感.
• My son will be discreet, and so none but us three need know. 埃德加·赖斯·巴勒斯. 火星战神.
• I found that country pub which I had already recommended to your notice, and there I made my discreet inquiries. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯归来记.
• Hold on a minute, sir,' replied that discreet character; 'hold on a minute. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
• I rapidly overtook it, and then, keeping at a discreet distance of a hundred yards or so, I followed its lights until we were clear of the town. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯归来记.
• With this discreet reflection, and carrying his stick in his arms much as Punch carries his, Mr Boffin turned into Clifford's Inn aforesaid. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
• On the other hand, the Secretary was discerning, discreet, and silent, though as zealous as if the affairs had been his own. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
• And now, the grand chain riveted to the last link, the discreet automaton ceased, and the sixteen, two and two, took a walk among the furniture. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
• And, she added, I am obliged to you for your valuable services and discreet conduct! 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• The discreet Mr. Lorry said, in a sample tone of the voice he would recommend under the circumstances, How do you do, Mr. Stryver? 查尔斯·狄更斯. 双城记.
• Now, little Mrs. Bird was a discreet woman,--a woman who never in her life said, I told you so! 哈丽叶特·比切·斯托. 汤姆叔叔的小屋.
• Is it discreet? 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯归来记.
• And he advised me to acquire, by my patience and discreet behaviour, the good opinion of himself and his subjects. 乔纳森·斯威夫特. 格列佛游记.
• Were I you, Mr. Philander, I should count at least a thousand, and then maintain a discreet silence. 埃德加·赖斯·巴勒斯. 人猿泰山.
• Mothers have need of sharp eyes and discreet tongues when they have girls to manage. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特. 小妇人.

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