tact /tækt/ n. ［u］老练，机智：It's a rather delicate situation and you'll need a lot of tact to handle it.那是一个相当微妙的局面, 你需要用很巧妙的手段去处理。The inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration.检察员机敏谨慎地向我透露了这个消息。The incident should have been handled with more tact by the police.这个事件警方应该可以处理得更灵活一些。
tactful /ˈtæktful/ adj. 机智的，圆滑的：I made a tactful retreat before they started arguing.在他们开始争论前我机智地离开了。She gets them to accept these changes by tactful management.她用圆滑的手腕说服他们接受这些变动。Remember to be tactful when expressing a personal judgement.记住表达个人看法要婉转。
