- circumspection (n.)
[circumspection 词源字典]
- late 14c., "careful observation of one's surroundings," from Old French circumspection (Modern French circonspection), from Latin circumspectionem (nominative circumspectio) "a looking around; foresight, caution," noun of action from past participle stem of circumspicere "to look around" (see circumspect).[circumspection etymology, circumspection origin, 英语词源]