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discerning

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++di·scern·ing /dɪˈsɜːnɪŋ $ -ɜːr-/ adjective  TASTE IN CLOTHES, MUSIC ETCshowing the ability to make good judgments, especially about art, music, style etc 〔尤指对艺术、音乐、时尚等〕有鉴赏力的,有眼光的,鉴别力强的 SYN discriminating an ideal tour for the discerning traveller 对具鉴赏品位的游客而言一次理想之旅the discerning eye/ear (=someone who can make good judgments about art or music) 艺术/音乐鉴赏家
Examples from the Corpus
discerningFull football kit for a discerning 10-year-old will probably cost parents about £40.The philosophy behind this hotel, according to manager Sture Rydman, is hospitality for the discerning and appreciative.Today's consumers are sophisticated, discerning and demand quality products with real taste and flavour.On September 14 and 15 the staff and friends of Greenbank hold a big sale of unusual bulbs for discerning gardeners.Discerning investors will find the guide useful.You don't have to be wealthy to develop a discerning palate.The book will charm discerning readers.At least there were a few discerning spirits in Yorkshire.Our group bookings specialists are always pleased to assist the discerning traveller who requires quality, service and value second to none.
di·scern·ing adjectiveChineseSyllable
the ability especially judgments, good make Corpus to showing


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discerning
discerning /dɪˈsɜːnɪŋ $ -ɜːr-/ adjective
showing the ability to make good judgments, especially about art, music, style etc
   SYN  discriminating:
    an ideal tour for the discerning traveller
    the discerning eye/ear (=someone who can make good judgments about art or music)


dis·cern·ingBrE /ˈsɜːnɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈsɜːrnɪŋ/ 🔊 adjective (approving) able to show good judgement about the quality of sb/sth 有识别力的;有眼力的;有洞察力的