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discerning
UK
/dɪsˈɜːnɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈɜrnɪŋ/
Translations
more discerning
Comp.
most discerning
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈɜːnɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈɜrnɪŋ/
She is a discerning critic who can spot talent easily.
Она проницательный критик, который легко может заметить талант.
He is a discerning reader who only chooses the best books.
Он разборчивый читатель, который выбирает только лучшие книги.
Present-participle form of the verb ‘discern’ used attributively.
discernings
pl
UK
/dɪˈsɜːnɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈsɜrnɪŋ/
Rarely used gerundial noun meaning ‘the act of discerning’.
discerning
Gerund
discerned
Past Simple
discerned
Past Participle
discerning
Gerund
He could discern the difference between the two paintings.
Он мог различать разницу между двумя картинами.
She was able to discern his voice in the crowd.
Она смогла распознать его голос в толпе.
It was difficult to discern the details in the dim light.
Было трудно замечать детали в тусклом свете.
Additional translations
Definitions
She is a discerning art collector who can spot a masterpiece from a mile away.
Discerning buyers are quick to spot quality craftsmanship.
The discerning of subtle changes in tone is essential for a good musician.
She could barely discern the figure in the fog.
He was able to discern the subtle differences between the two paintings.
The dog could discern the scent of its owner from a distance.