Discernment



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.眼光, 洞察力
• ［英］ n.眼光, 洞察力 ( keen perception or judgment; insight; a cumen)
• ［类］ 反义词: lack of insight ( 缺乏洞察力)
• ［例］ He showed great discernment in the choice of wine.

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Date: 1586
• 1. the quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure ; skill in discerning
• 2. an act of discerning
• Synonyms:
  • discernment, discrimination, perception, penetration, insight, acumen mean a power to see what is not evident to the average mind. discernment stresses accuracy (as in reading character or motives or appreciating art) <the discernment to know true friends>. discrimination stresses the power to distinguish and select what is true or appropriate or excellent<the discrimination that develops through listening to a lot of great music>. perception implies quick and often sympathetic discernment (as of shades of feeling)<a novelist of keen perception into human motives>. penetration implies a searching mind that goes beyond what is obvious or superficial<lacks the penetration to see the scorn beneath their friendly smiles>. insight suggests depth of discernment coupled with understanding sympathy<a documentary providing insight into the plight of the homeless>. acumen implies characteristic penetration combined with keen practical judgment<a director of reliable box-office acumen>.

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