[] the freedom or power to decide what should be done in a particular situation 自行决定权◆I leave it to your discretion. 我把这件事交给你自行决定。◆Managers should use their own discretion to arrange schedules. 经理们应该自行决定安排日程。◆Firms have a lot of discretion about the wage rates they set. 企业对所设定的工资标准有很大的决定权。●at sb's disˈcretionaccording to what sb decides or wishes to do 自行决断◆Bonuses may be paid to employees at their manager's discretion. 向员工发放的奖金可以由他们的经理自行决定。