early 15c., from Latin circumspectus "deliberate, guarded, well-considered," past participle of circumspicere "look around, take heed," from circum- "around" (see circum-) + specere "to look" (see scope (n.1)). Related: Circumspectly; circumspectness.
雙語例句
1. The banks should have been more circumspect in their dealings.
那些銀行在交易中本該更加謹(jǐn)慎的。
來自柯林斯例句
2. She is very circumspect when dealing with strangers.
她與陌生人打交道時(shí)十分謹(jǐn)慎.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. You seem to be implying, in your usual circumspect manner, that perhaps it might not be a wonderful idea.
你好像正以你一貫謹(jǐn)言慎行的方式暗示，那個(gè)主意也許不怎么樣。
來自柯林斯例句
4. He decided to be more circumspect.
他決定要多加小心.
來自辭典例句
5. We must not expect a lively young man to be always so guarded and circumspect.