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discretionary

/dɪsˈkrɛʃəˌnɛri/

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1 · adj.

available for someone to use according to their judgment

可酌情支配的

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The director used discretionary funds to support the small exhibition.
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主任动用可酌情支配的经费，支持了这场小型展览。
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