Discretion is the better part of valour

相关词: discretion

成语

Definition

  1. It is wiser to be cautious and avoid unnecessary risks in dangerous or difficult situations.

    审慎而行比鲁莽冲动更明智。

    • Faced with the angry protesters, he chose to retreat back into the building, as he felt that 'discretion is the better part of valor'.

      面对愤怒的抗议者,他选择退回到大楼内,因为他觉得『谨慎是勇气的一部分』。

    • Although she wanted to argue back, she knew that 'discretion is the better part of valor', so she remained silent.

      虽然她想要争辩,但她知道『谨慎是勇气的一部分』,所以她保持沉默。

    • When it comes to investing, don't be too aggressive; sometimes, 'discretion is the better part of valor'.

      在投资时,不要过于激进;有时候,『谨慎是勇气的一部分』。