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discernment

UK //dɪˈsɜːnmənt//US //dɪˈsɜːrnmənt//

词源

源自中古法语 'discernement',基于拉丁语 'discernere'(意为分开、区分),由 'dis-'(分开)和 'cernere'(筛选)组成。

noun

❶ 指辨别、判断事物的能力,尤指在复杂情况下识别细微差别或真相的敏锐洞察力。

“Her discernment in choosing reliable business partners saved the company from losses.”

(她选择可靠商业伙伴的辨别力为公司避免了损失。)

“The teacher's discernment helped identify the student's hidden talent.”

(老师的敏锐洞察力帮助发现了学生隐藏的天赋。)

同义词:perception, insight, judgment

常见短语

moral discernment — 指区分道德是非的能力,常用于伦理或教育语境。

“Children develop moral discernment through guidance and experience.”

(儿童通过引导和经历培养道德判断力。)