tact

英 [tækt]

美 [tækt]

n.  (处事、言谈等的)老练，圆通，得体，乖巧

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Collins.1 / BNC.13954 / COCA.17499

牛津词典

noun

• （处事、言谈等的）老练，圆通，得体，乖巧
  the ability to deal with difficult or embarrassing situations carefully and without doing or saying anything that will annoy or upset other people
  1. Settling the dispute required great tact and diplomacy.
     解决这个争端需要十分老练和娴熟的外交手腕。
  2. She is not exactly known for her tact.
     她并不以策略见称。

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT （言谈举止的）老练，圆通，得体，乖巧
  Tactis the ability to avoid upsetting or offending people by being careful not to say or do things that would hurt their feelings.
  1. On this occasion the press have not been intrusive and they have shown great tact.
     媒体此次并没有过多纠缠，表现十分得体。
  2. ...helping to smooth over problems with great tact and efficiency.
     老练、高效地帮助顺利解决了难题

英英释义

noun

• consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
  Synonym:tactfulness

双语例句

• Because of his tact and energy, Mr.B can accomplish difficult tasks with success.
  由于B先生为人处事的乖巧和干劲，他能成功地完成困难任务。
• Tact is a valuable commodity.
  圆滑老练是很有用处的。
• I saw you could perform it with capacity and tact.
  我看出，你可以从容而老练地干这个工作。
• The Libra's best weapon is a correct strategy and tact.
  天秤最好的武器便是正确的战略和机敏的态度。
• She handled the situation with great tact.
  她很圆滑地处理了这件事。
• He had presence and had diplomatic tact.
  他风度翩翩，并具有外交家的机智。
• Of course, considerable tact is called for when this happens& don't make them feel foolish.
  当然，当这种事情发生时需要机智的应对&不要让他们觉得自己愚蠢。
• Her patience and tact are legendary.
  她的耐心和乖巧是出了名的。
• He was an ambitious man, understandably so, but he lack tact.
  他是个雄心勃勃的人，这是可以理解的，但他缺乏圆滑。
• Does he possess the necessary patience and tact to do the job well?
  他有做好这项工作必备的耐性和应变能力吗？