judicious
英 [dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs]
美 [dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs]
1. judici- + -ous.
2. => having sound judgment.
3. => careful, prudent.
judicious 明智的,有判断力的来自拉丁语iudicare,审判,判决,判断,词源同judge.即有判断力的,明智的,审慎的。
- judicious (adj.)
- 1590s, "having sound judgment," from Middle French judicieux (16c.), from Latin iudicium "judgment," from iudicem (see judge (v.)). Meaning "careful, prudent" is from c. 1600. Related: Judiciously; judiciousness.
- 1. We should listen to the judicious opinion of that old man.
- 我们应该听取那位老人明智的意见.
- 2. A judicious parent encourages his children to make their own decisions.
- 贤明的父亲鼓励儿女自作抉择.
- 3. The President authorizes the judicious use of military force to protect our citizens.
- 总统授权可以明智而审慎地动用军队保护我们的公民。
- 4. At a key moment in his life, he made a judicious investment that was the foundation.
- 在他一生的关键时刻, 他做出了明智的投资,这便成了他以后富裕的基础.
- 5. By judicious management and improvement, it might be made to pay more.
- 只要经营得当,并加以改进, 可能还会多赚一些.