易混成对词 · C1
Discreet or discrete?
Discreet means careful not to attract attention or reveal a secret: a discreet enquiry. Discrete means separate and distinct: three discrete stages. They sound identical, so only the spelling separates them. Discrete keeps its two e-s apart, which is a fair reminder that it means separate.
用哪个词，为什么
- discreet
careful, tactful, unnoticeable
Careful not to reveal information or attract attention.
a discreet enquiry · be discreet about it · discreet lighting
- discretetechnical
separate and individually distinct
Existing as a separate unit.
discrete units · three discrete phases · discrete data
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本页 5 道题。除了你自己的账户，任何地方都不保存。
练习和讲解都是英语。这是有意的：要点在于用你正在学的语言思考。
第 1 题，共 5 题
He made a few enquiries without letting anyone know why.