discerning
UK/di's\\\\:niŋ/US
TOEFLGREC1
Definitions
adj.
Having or showing good judgment and keen perception; able to appreciate quality
眼光敏锐的，有鉴赏力的，有辨别力的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddiscernnot, apart, away
+
-ingto sift, separate, distinguish, decide
=discerning
discern (sift apart, tell quality apart) + -ing (adjective) = describing someone who habitually sifts the good from the rest = a person of refined taste and sharp judgment. Often praise: a discerning reader, a discerning palate.
Common Collocations
- 1.a discerning eye敏锐的眼光
- 2.discerning taste精到的品味
- 3.discerning customers有鉴赏力的顾客
- 4.discerning palate挑剔的味觉
Example Sentences
- 1.
The menu is designed to please discerning diners.
- 2.
Only a discerning eye would notice the difference.
- 3.
She has a discerning taste in modern art.