discretionary

• 指由某人自行决定或选择的，非强制的；也可指可自由支配的。

Relating to decisions or actions that are left to someone's own judgment or choice.

1. Optional or not mandatoryB2formal

   Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or fixed.

   可自由裁量的

   • The company offers a discretionary bonus based on performance.
   • These are discretionary expenses, not essential costs.
   • The manager has discretionary authority to approve overtime.

   同义词electivefacultativenonmandatoryoptionalvoluntary

   反义词compulsoryessentialforcedmandatorynecessaryobligatoryrequired

2. Based on personal judgmentC1formal

   Left to individual choice or judgment rather than being regulated by rules.

   自由裁量的

   • The judge has discretionary power in sentencing.
   • The fund is used for discretionary spending on community projects.
   • The policy allows for discretionary adjustments in special cases.

   同义词electiveoptionalunrestrictedvoluntary

   反义词compulsoryfixedforcedmandatoryobligatoryprescribedregulatedrequiredstandardized