discern

1. V-T If you can discern something, you are aware of it and know what it is. 认识; 了解[正式]

You need a long series of data to be able to discern such a trend. 你需要一大串数据才能认清这一趋势。

2. V-T If you can discern something, you can just see it, but not clearly. 隐约看见[正式]

Below the bridge we could just discern a narrow, weedy ditch. 在桥下我们仅可隐约看见一条狭窄的、杂草丛生的沟壑。