知趣 meaning in English
know how to behave in a delicate situation; be sensible; be tactful
Examples
- Music was tacitly avoided .
音乐节目被知趣地撤消了。 - "kitty has no discretion in her coughs," said her father, "she times them ill. "
“吉蒂真不知趣，”她父亲说，“咳嗽也不知道拣个时刻。” - Look , if you want me to leave you alone , i will
你要是烦我的话，我会知趣的 - When the boss comes , she knows her place .
老板一来，她立刻变得知趣多了。 - Otherwise she left him in peace , too wise to vex him with chatter
她很知趣，不去哈叨，打扰他。