C1 Collocation 正式

κατά την κρίση του

at his discretion

意思

Allowing someone to make their own decision.

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文化背景

In Greek public administration, 'κατά την κρίση' is a key term that defines the limits of an official's power. It is often debated in courts to ensure officials don't abuse their 'discretion.' When hosting, Greeks might use a variation of this to make guests feel at home, though they usually use the more informal 'όπως θέλεις.' Using the formal version can signal high respect for a distinguished guest. Greek universities place high value on the 'κρίση' of professors. The process of grading or selecting PhD candidates is often described as being 'στην κρίση της επιτροπής.' Greek influencers and content creators often use 'κατά την κρίση σας' when asking followers to judge a product or a situation, blending formal language with modern media.

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Use in Emails

End a proposal with 'Χειριστείτε το θέμα κατά την κρίση σας' to sound extremely professional and respectful of your recipient's authority.

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The 'Crisis' Trap

Remember that 'κρίση' is a homonym. In a news headline about the economy, it means 'crisis.' In a contract, it means 'discretion.'

意思

Allowing someone to make their own decision.

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Use in Emails

End a proposal with 'Χειριστείτε το θέμα κατά την κρίση σας' to sound extremely professional and respectful of your recipient's authority.

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The 'Crisis' Trap

Remember that 'κρίση' is a homonym. In a news headline about the economy, it means 'crisis.' In a contract, it means 'discretion.'

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Hierarchy Matters

Only use this phrase with people who actually have the authority to make the decision. Using it with a subordinate can sound like you're giving them a heavy responsibility.

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Adjective Boost

Add 'απόλυτη' (absolute) before 'κρίση' to emphasize that the person has 100% control over the decision.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the possessive pronoun (μου, σου, του, κλπ).

Κύριε Διευθυντά, θα ολοκληρώσω το έργο κατά την κρίση ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: μου

The speaker is talking about their own judgment in a formal address to a director.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a legal contract?

Η εταιρεία μπορεί να ακυρώσει τη συνδρομή...

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: κατά την κρίση της

'Κατά την κρίση της' is the standard formal/legal expression for a company's discretion.

Match the Greek phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: κατά την κρίση μου = at my discretion, όπως νομίζεις = as you think, κατά το δοκούν = as one sees fit (archaic), στην ευχέρειά σας = at your facility/discretion

These are different levels of formality for the same concept.

Complete the dialogue with the most professional option.

Υπάλληλος: Πώς να αρχειοθετήσω αυτά τα έγγραφα; Προϊστάμενος: __________, αρκεί να τα βρίσκουμε εύκολα.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Χειρίσου το κατά την κρίση σου

This option is professional and grants authority while maintaining a respectful tone.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Formality Levels

Formal
Κατά την κρίση σας At your discretion
Informal
Όπως νομίζεις As you think

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct form of the possessive pronoun (μου, σου, του, κλπ). Fill Blank B2

Κύριε Διευθυντά, θα ολοκληρώσω το έργο κατά την κρίση ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: μου

The speaker is talking about their own judgment in a formal address to a director.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a legal contract? Choose C1

Η εταιρεία μπορεί να ακυρώσει τη συνδρομή...

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: κατά την κρίση της

'Κατά την κρίση της' is the standard formal/legal expression for a company's discretion.

Match the Greek phrase with its English equivalent. Match B2

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: κατά την κρίση μου = at my discretion, όπως νομίζεις = as you think, κατά το δοκούν = as one sees fit (archaic), στην ευχέρειά σας = at your facility/discretion

These are different levels of formality for the same concept.

Complete the dialogue with the most professional option. dialogue_completion C1

Υπάλληλος: Πώς να αρχειοθετήσω αυτά τα έγγραφα; Προϊστάμενος: __________, αρκεί να τα βρίσκουμε εύκολα.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Χειρίσου το κατά την κρίση σου

This option is professional and grants authority while maintaining a respectful tone.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

12 个问题

No. 'In my opinion' is 'κατά τη γνώμη μου.' 'Κατά την κρίση μου' means 'according to my judgment/decision-making power.'

It's a bit too formal for friends. Use 'όπως νομίζεις' instead, unless you're joking about being professional.

In this phrase, 'κατά' takes the accusative case (την κρίση).

Yes! It sounds very professional and shows you are capable of making independent decisions.

Yes, 'κατά την κρίση τους' (at their discretion) or 'κατά την κρίση σας' (at your discretion - plural/formal).

No, it also means 'crisis.' The context (and usually a possessive pronoun) tells you which one it is.

Only if you want to sound very old-fashioned or academic. 'Κατά την κρίση' is the standard modern formal choice.

You say 'κατά την κρίση του γιατρού.'

Only if it's a professional text to a client or boss. For friends, it's too stiff.

There isn't a single opposite, but 'υποχρεωτικά' (obligatorily) or 'βάσει αυστηρών κανόνων' (based on strict rules) represent the lack of discretion.

Yes, 'κατά τη δική μου κρίση' (according to my own judgment) adds extra emphasis.

Yes, it is standard formal Greek used across all Greek-speaking regions.

相关表达

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κατά το δοκούν

synonym

As one sees fit

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στην ευχέρεια

similar

At the facility/discretion of

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υπό την αιγίδα

contrast

Under the auspices/protection of

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εν λευκώ

builds on

Carte blanche / In white

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κατά τη γνώμη

similar

In the opinion of

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