to discern
01
辨别, 理解
to understand something through thought or reasoning
Transitive: to discern sth | to discern that
例子
After much thought, she discerned that his actions were motivated by jealousy.
经过深思熟虑后，她看出他的行为是出于嫉妒。
He discerned a pattern in the data after hours of analysis.
经过数小时的分析，他辨别出了数据中的模式。
02
辨别, 区分
to distinguish between things
Transitive: to discern sth from sth
例子
The judge was able to discern truth from lies in the witness's testimony.
法官能够从证人的证词中辨别真相与谎言。
It 's important to discern genuine offers from scams when browsing online.
在网上浏览时，辨别真正的优惠和诈骗很重要。
03
辨别, 看出
to notice something using sight
Transitive: to discern a shape or sight
例子
They could barely discern the mountain peak through the heavy mist.
他们几乎无法透过浓雾辨认出山顶。
From the window, he discerned a bird perched on a tree branch.
从窗户，他辨别出一只鸟栖息在树枝上。
04
辨别, 感知
to perceive something using senses other than sight
Transitive: to discern a sensory stimulus
例子
She discerned a faint scent of roses as she entered the room.
她进入房间时察觉到了一丝淡淡的玫瑰花香。
He discerned the sound of footsteps approaching from behind.
他辨别出从后面接近的脚步声。
词汇树
discernable
discernible
discerning
discern
