discern
/dɪˈsɜːn/ · /dɪˈsɝːn/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6380 in the learning path
察觉；辨认出
Definitions
v. To notice or recognise something that is difficult to detect.
察觉；辨认出
Example
Through the fog, I could barely discern the distant bridge.
隔着浓雾，我几乎辨认不出远处的桥。
Without reliable evidence, consumers may find it difficult to discern whether environmental claims are genuinely credible.
缺乏可靠证据时，消费者可能难以判断环保宣传是否真正可信。
Collocations
- discern a pattern
- discern a difference
- barely discern
Word family
- discernible (adj.)
- discernment (n.)
- discerning (adj.)
Synonyms
- detect
- perceive
- distinguish
Usage tip
较正式，强调费力看出或察觉不明显的事物。
FAQ
- What does discern mean?
- To notice or recognise something that is difficult to detect.
- How is discern pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈsɜːn/, US /dɪˈsɝːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
