circumspectly

IPA/ˈsɜːkəmspektli/
IPA/ˈsɜːrkəmspektli/

circumspectly — 副詞

1. acting or speaking in a careful way after thinking about possible dangers or pro

1.副詞C1
釋義

謹慎地

小心考慮風險後行動

acting or speaking in a careful way after thinking about possible dangers or problems before making a move.

例句

Erik stepped circumspectly onto the frozen pond, testing each patch of ice before moving forward.

Erik 謹慎地踏上結冰的池塘，每踩一塊冰面都先試探才敢往前走。

circumspectly + physical movement (stepped, onto)

The journalist chose her words circumspectly during the interview, aware that any strong statement could be taken out of context.

那位記者採訪時措辭謹慎，明白任何強烈表態都可能被斷章取義。

circumspectly + speaking/choosing words

常見搭配
  • act circumspectly
  • proceed circumspectly
  • speak circumspectly
  • choose one's words circumspectly
  • respond circumspectly
  • move circumspectly
同義詞
  • cautiously

    more common in everyday speech; less formal

  • warily

    implies suspicion of a hidden threat, not just general caution

  • prudently

    stresses good judgment and foresight, often for long-term benefit

  • guardedly

    focuses on keeping one's true thoughts or position hidden

反義詞
  • recklessly

    acting without care for possible harm or danger

  • rashly

    acting too quickly without thinking

用法筆記

Frequently used with verbs of movement (step, move, proceed) or communication (choose words, phrase, speak). Strongly formal in register; in everyday conversation speakers prefer cautiously or carefully.

常見錯誤

She circumspectly crossed the street.
She cautiously crossed the street.
'circumspectly' is too formal for mundane actions; use 'cautiously' instead.

同根字

常見搭配

副詞搭配

  • very circumspectly
  • quite circumspectly
  • extremely circumspectly