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indiscretion

/ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ 名词 C2

中文: 不慎重、轻率之举、失言

  1. The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion (countable, uncountable) · political indiscretion· minor indiscretion
  2. An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior. (countable, uncountable) · forgive an indiscretion
  3. A brief sexual liaison. (countable, uncountable)

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Several times during the last three years I have taken up my pen to write to you, but always I feared lest your affectionate regard for me should tempt you to some indiscretion which would betray my secret.
《The Return of Sherlock Holmes》,第14页 · C1
I only refer to the matter in passing, for in my position of partner and confidant I am obliged to be particularly careful to avoid any indiscretion.
《The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes》,第71页 · B2
Now, excuse the indiscretion, marquis, but have you any landed property?”
《The Count of Monte Cristo》,第82页 · C1
“Pardon me, I had no intention of committing an indiscretion.”
《The Count of Monte Cristo》,第509页 · C1

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