vt.[W]

1. 分辨，识别；看出，察觉到[+that][+wh-]
   He discerned her plan immediately.

   他一下子就看出她的打算。

   He was just able to discern the road in the dark.

   黑暗中，他仅能勉强把路辨清。

2. 认识，领悟

vi.

1. 辨明，分清[W]
   Is it easy to discern between fact and rumor?

   辨明事实与谣传容易吗？

v.

▸see or hear with difficulty:

she could faintly discern the shape of a skull.