to discern
01
見分ける, 理解する
to understand something through thought or reasoning
Transitive: to discern sth | to discern that
例
After much thought, she discerned that his actions were motivated by jealousy.
よく考えた後、彼女は彼の行動が嫉妬によって動機づけられていたことを見抜いた。
02
見分ける, 識別する
to distinguish between things
Transitive: to discern sth from sth
例
The judge was able to discern truth from lies in the witness's testimony.
裁判官は証人の証言で真実と嘘を見分けることができた。
03
見分ける, 認める
to notice something using sight
Transitive: to discern a shape or sight
例
They could barely discern the mountain peak through the heavy mist.
彼らは濃い霧を通して山の頂をかろうじて見分けることができた。
04
識別する, 感知する
to perceive something using senses other than sight
Transitive: to discern a sensory stimulus
例
She discerned a faint scent of roses as she entered the room.
彼女は部屋に入ると、バラのかすかな香りを感知した。
語彙ツリー
discernable
discernible
discerning
discern
