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discerning

🇬🇧 UK/di's\\\\:niŋ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Having sharp judgment and the ability to recognize quality or differences; perceptive.

有眼力的,眼光敏锐的;有辨别力的

n.

The act or ability of discernment; keen perception or judgment.

辨别力,洞察力

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disnot, apart, away
+
cernconcern, relate to, affect
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=discerning

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A discerning critic could see the flaws that others missed.

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