新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

discern

英  [dɪˈsɜːn]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • discerns , discerning , discerned

    1[T 及物动词] 认识 , 了解

    If you can discern something, you are aware of it and know what it is.

    双语例句

    例:

    You need a long series of data to be able to discern such a trend.

    你需要一大串数据才能认清这一趋势。

    2[T 及物动词] 隐约看见

    If you can discern something, you can just see it, but not clearly.

    双语例句

    例:

    Below the bridge we could just discern a narrow, weedy ditch.

    在桥下我们仅可隐约看见一条狭窄的、杂草丛生的沟壑。