discernment
UK/dɪ'sɜːnm(ə)nt/US
C1
Definitions
n.
The ability to judge well; keen insight and good judgment
洞察力，判断力，鉴别力
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddiscernnot, apart, away
+
-mentto sift, separate, distinguish, decide
=discernment
discern (sift apart, judge) + -ment (noun of action/quality) = the quality of sifting things apart well = keen judgment. Someone with discernment can tell quality from junk, or truth from spin.
Common Collocations
- 1.a person of discernment有鉴别力的人
- 2.spiritual discernment灵性洞察力
- 3.lack discernment缺乏判断力
- 4.discernment to辨别……的能力
Example Sentences
- 1.
Choosing the right wine takes real discernment.
- 2.
She is a critic of great taste and discernment.
- 3.
Telling fake news from real reporting requires discernment.