| 释义 |
dis·cern /dɪˈsɜːn，-ˈzɜːn/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 看出；觉察出
He discerned a vessel moving in the far distance. 他看到一条船在很远地方航行。
We could discern from his appearance that he was upset. 我们从他的样子可以觉察出他的不快。
2. 认识，了解
the ability to discern and analyze the essentials of complicated questions 认识和分析复杂问题的本质的能力
3. 识别，区别；认出
discern good and (或 from) evil 识别善恶
He was able to discern the road in the dark. 他在黑暗中能认出路来。
❷ vi.
辨明，分清
discern between good and bad 分清好坏
[< OFr discerner < L discernere to divide < DIS-² + cernere to separate] |