/dɪˈsɜːn/
to know, recognize or understand sth, especially sth that is not obvious SYN detect
~ sth
It is possible to discern a number of different techniques in her work.
从她的作品中可以辨别出许多不同的创作手法。
He discerned a certain coldness in their welcome.
他觉察到他们的接待有点冷淡。
~ how, whether, etc.…
It is often difficult to discern how widespread public support is.
了解公众支持的广泛程度常常是困难的。
~ that…
I quickly discerned that something was wrong.
我很快觉察到出了问题。