1590s, "having sound judgment," from Middle French judicieux (16c.), from Latin iudicium "judgment," from iudicem (see judge (v.)). Meaning "careful, prudent" is from c. 1600. Related: Judiciously; judiciousness.
权威例句
1. We should listen to the judicious opinion of that old man.
我们应该听取那位老人明智的意见.
2. A judicious parent encourages his children to make their own decisions.
贤明的父亲鼓励儿女自作抉择.
3. The President authorizes the judicious use of military force to protect our citizens.
总统授权可以明智而审慎地动用军队保护我们的公民。
4. At a key moment in his life, he made a judicious investment that was the foundation.
在他一生的关键时刻, 他做出了明智的投资,这便成了他以后富裕的基础.
5. By judicious management and improvement, it might be made to pay more.
只要经营得当,并加以改进, 可能还会多赚一些.
词语辨析
【judicial, judicious】
这是一组形近易混词。
judicial: a.司法的,法律的,法庭的。
• The judicial system settles arguments between people. 司法系统解决人与人之间的争端。
judicious: a.果断的,明智的,是个正式用语。
• He made a judicious decision to save money for his old age. 他做了一个明智的决定,要为他的晚年攒钱。