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discerning

UK //dɪˈsɜː.nɪŋ//US //dɪˈsɝː.nɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'discernere'(意为区分、辨别),通过古法语 'discerner' 进入英语,词尾 '-ing' 表示形容词化。

adjective

❶ 形容人具有敏锐的洞察力和判断力,能准确识别事物的品质或价值。常用于描述有品味或鉴别能力的人。

“She has a discerning eye for quality antiques.”

(她对优质古董有着敏锐的鉴赏力。)

“The restaurant caters to discerning customers who appreciate fine dining.”

(这家餐厅服务于那些懂得欣赏精致餐饮的挑剔顾客。)

同义词:perceptive, discriminating, astute

常见短语

discerning eye — 指能够准确判断事物质量或价值的敏锐观察力,常用于艺术、时尚等领域。

“With her discerning eye, she immediately spotted the counterfeit painting.”

(凭借敏锐的眼光,她立刻发现了那幅赝品画作。)