discrete
discrete — 形容詞
1. existing as a separate thing or unit that is not joined with or mixed into other
分離的；各別
各自獨立、不互相混合的
existing as a separate thing or unit that is not joined with or mixed into other things
The experiment tracked three discrete stages of plant growth over two months.
該實驗在兩個月內追蹤了植物生長的三個獨立階段。
collocation: discrete stages
Devika organized her notes into discrete folders for each school subject.
Devika 將筆記按學科分別放入不同的資料夾。
attributive use: discrete + noun
The park has discrete areas for picnics, dog walks, and children's play.
公園設有野餐區、遛狗區和兒童遊戲區等各自獨立的區域。
Aoi kept each client's records in a discrete file to avoid confusion.
Aoi 將每位客戶的資料分別存放在不同的檔案中，以免混淆。
Although the two problems seem similar, they are discrete and need different answers.
雖然這兩個問題看似相似，但它們是各自獨立的，需要不同的解答。
- separate
more common and general; discrete emphasizes clear boundaries between items
- distinct
focuses on noticeable difference; discrete highlights physical or conceptual separation
- individual
stresses singleness; discrete adds the idea of non-overlap
- continuous
the opposite when describing a sequence or range without breaks
- integrated
opposite when parts are combined into a unified whole
文法句型
discrete + noun
be + discrete
remain + discrete
用法筆記
Do not confuse with discreet (spelled -ee-), which means 'careful and cautious in behavior or speech.' Discrete (spelled -ete-) always relates to separation and distinctness.