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[dɪ'skriːt]прил.1) осмотрительный, осторожный; рассудительный, разумный, благоразумный; сдержанный; скромный; тактичныйto follow smb. at a discreet distance — следовать за кем-л. на безопасном расстоянии
to be very discreet about one's love affairs — не распространяться о своих любовных / сердечных делах
to make discreet enquiries — наводить справки, не привлекая внимания
Syn:2) неяркий, неброский; небольшой -
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ship maintained a discreet distance корабль держался на почтительном расстоянииEnglish-Russian dictionary of scientific and technical difficulties vocabulary > discreet
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distance — I n. 1) to cover; run; travel; walk a distance 2) to keep a distance (to keep a safe distance between cars) 3) to close the distance between 4) a discreet; good, great, long; safe; short distance (we traveled a short distance) 5) (a) shouting;… … Combinatory dictionary
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discreet — [[t]dɪskri͟ːt[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED If you are discreet, you are polite and careful in what you do or say, because you want to avoid embarrassing or offending someone. They were gossipy and not always discreet... He followed at a discreet distance.… … English dictionary
discreet — 01. He was not very [discreet] about his affair with his secretary, so it s not surprising that his wife found out. 02. He made some [discreet] enquiries about the company before accepting the position. 03. The detective followed the suspect at a … Grammatical examples in English
discreet — di|screet [dıˈskri:t] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : French; Origin: discret, from Latin discretus, past participle of discernere; DISCERN] 1.) careful about what you say or do, so that you do not offend, upset, or embarrass people or tell secrets ≠… … Dictionary of contemporary English
discreet — dis|creet [ dı skrit ] adjective * 1. ) careful not to say anything that is secret or that could upset someone: She s very discreet and loyal. 2. ) unlikely to attract attention: They followed at a discreet distance. 3. ) small and not very… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
discreet */ — UK [dɪˈskriːt] / US [dɪˈskrɪt] adjective 1) careful not to say anything that is secret or that could upset someone She s very discreet and loyal. 2) unlikely to attract attention They followed at a discreet distance. 3) small and not very… … English dictionary
discreet — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French discret, from Medieval Latin discretus, from Latin, past participle of discernere to separate, distinguish between more at discern Date: 14th century 1. having or showing discernment … New Collegiate Dictionary
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