discretionary
US /dɪˈskreʃ.ən.er.i/
UK /dɪˈskreʃ.ən.ər.i/
形容詞
1.
酌情的, 可自由支配的
available for use at the discretion of the user; optional
範例:
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The company offers discretionary bonuses based on performance.
公司根據績效提供酌情獎金。
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Spending on luxury items is considered discretionary.
奢侈品的支出被認為是可自由支配的。
2.
酌情的, 自由裁量的
exercised at one's own discretion; not subject to strict rules
範例:
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The judge has discretionary powers in sentencing.
法官在判刑方面擁有酌情權。
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The committee made a discretionary decision to approve the funding.
委員會做出了批准撥款的酌情決定。