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.
双语例句
1. The banks should have been more circumspect in their dealings.
那些银行在交易中本该更加谨慎的。
来自柯林斯例句
2. She is very circumspect when dealing with strangers.
她与陌生人打交道时十分谨慎.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. You seem to be implying, in your usual circumspect manner, that perhaps it might not be a wonderful idea.
你好像正以你一贯谨言慎行的方式暗示，那个主意也许不怎么样。
来自柯林斯例句
4. He decided to be more circumspect.
他决定要多加小心.
来自辞典例句
5. We must not expect a lively young man to be always so guarded and circumspect.