discreetly
adverb /dɪˈskriːtli/
/dɪˈskriːtli/
- in a careful way, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty for somebody or making them feel embarrassed
synonym tactfully谨慎:谨慎地行事,以保守秘密或避免给他人造成麻烦或使他们感到尴尬 - She coughed discreetly to announce her presence.
她审慎地咳了一声以让人注意自己在场。
- She coughed discreetly to announce her presence.