diplomatic
adjective uk/ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/ us/ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt̬.ɪk/
C1 外交的
involving diplomats or the management of the relationships between countries
diplomatic negotiations 外交谈判
C2 approving讲究方法的，委婉的
acting in a way that does not cause offence
Ask him nicely - be diplomatic. 好好向他提出请求——要委婉一些。
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- Surely a diplomatic solution is preferable to war.
- It's a new country, hoping for diplomatic recognition from the international community.
- The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.
- The governments have broken off diplomatic relations.
- All diplomatic attempts at a peaceful solution to the crisis have been fruitless.