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sensitivity noun
⇨ tact tact noun tact ♦︎ sensitivity ♦︎ discretion ♦︎ diplomacyThese are all words for skill in dealing with people in difficult situations without upsetting or offending them. 这些词均表示应对困难局面时表现出的圆滑老练、圆通、得体。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to do sth with sensitivity / discretion / diplomacy◆great sensitivity / discretion / diplomacy◆the utmost tact / sensitivity / discretion◆to require / need / call for sensitivity / discretion / diplomacy◆to have / show sensitivity / diplomacy■ tact [uncountable] (approving) the ability to deal with people in difficult situations without upsetting or offending them （在困难局面中表现出的）老练，圆通，得体◆Settling the dispute required great tact and diplomacy.解决这个争端需要十分老练的处事手法和娴熟的外交手腕。◆She is not exactly known for her tact.她并不以策略见称。ⓘ Using tact often involves not saying particular things that you know will upset or offend a particular person (because, for example, of sth that has happened to them). Sb who introduces subjects that will embarrass or offend a particular person can be considered tactless. * tact常意味着避免说令人不快或得罪人的话（例如不提某人的遭遇）。tactless指言行不得体的、得罪人的、不圆通的。▸ tactful adjective ◆That wasn't a very tactful thing to say!说这种话可不太得体！OPP tactless ⇨ insensitive ■ sensitivity [uncountable] (approving) the ability to understand other people's feelings 体贴；体恤；体察◆Sensitivity to the needs of children is the main requirement for the job.体察孩子的需要是这项工作的主要要求。◆She pointed out with tact and sensitivity exactly where he had gone wrong.她巧妙又体贴地明确指出他错在哪儿。 see also sensitive ⇨ sensitive 1 ■ discretion / /dɪˈskreʃn/ / [uncountable] (especially written, approving) care in what you say or do, in order to keep sth secret or to avoid causing embarrassment or difficulty for sb 谨慎；慎重；审慎◆This is confidential, but I know that I can rely on your discretion.这是机密，不过我知道你靠得住。OPP indiscretion ⇨ improper ▸ discreet adjective ◆He was always very discreet about his love affairs.他对两性关系一贯谨小慎微。◆You ought to make a few discreet enquiries before you sign anything.你应该审慎地询问清楚再签字。 OPP indiscreet ⇨ improper ■ diplomacy / /dɪˈpləʊməsi; NAmE dɪˈploʊməsi/ [uncountable] (rather formal, especially written) skill in dealing with people in difficult situations without upsetting or offending them （处理人际关系的）手腕，手段，策略◆She handled the situation with her usual quiet diplomacy.她用一贯的沉稳手腕处理了局面。▸ diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ / adjective ◆a diplomatic answer圆通的回答NOTE 辨析 Tact or diplomacy? Tact is a natural quality that some people have and that they use in order to avoid upsetting other people. Diplomacy is more of a skill that can be learned through practice and used to get an advantage for yourself as well as to help other people. * tact指处事老练、圆通、得体，是一种天生的资质。diplomacy则更多是一种可以在实践中学到的技能，既可帮助他人，也可为自己谋利。 |