discriminate

discern, discriminate, distinguish

动词 discriminate:

1. recognize or perceive the difference
   同义词：know apart
2. treat differently on the basis of sex or race
   同义词：separate, single out
3. distinguish

形容词 discriminate:

1. marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
   同义词：discriminating
2. noting distinctions with nicety
   同义词：nice

1. Death does not discriminate; it comes to everyone.
   死亡对每个人都一视同仁，它会降临到每个人的身上。
2. Can you discriminate good books from bad?
   你能区别好书与坏书吗？
3. People should not be discriminated against.
   人们不应该被区别对待。

dis.crim.i.nate

v.（动词）
dis.crim.i.nat.ed,dis.crim.i.nat.ing,dis.crim.i.nates
v.intr.（不及物动词）

To make a clear distinction; distinguish:
清楚地区别；辨别：
例句：
discriminate among the options available.
辨别这些可用的选择

To make sensible decisions; judge wisely.
作出明智的决定；明智地判断
To make distinctions on the basis of class or category without regard to individual merit; show preference or prejudice:
差别待遇，歧视：不考虑个人的优点，而以等级或种类为根据加以区别；表现出偏爱或偏见：
例句：
was accused of discriminating against women; discriminated in favor of his cronies.
由于歧视妇女而遭指控；偏袒他的挚友

v.tr.（及物动词）
To perceive the distinguishing features of; recognize as distinct:
辨认，辨别：发觉显著特征；看出区别：
例句：
discriminate right from wrong.
辨别是非

To distinguish by noting differences; differentiate:
分辨：根据显著的不同来加以区别；区分：
例句：
unable to discriminate colors.
分辨不出颜色

来源：
Latin discromin3re discromin3t-
拉丁语 discromin3re discromin3t-
from discromen discromin- [distinction] * see krei-
源自 discromen discromin- [区别，个性] *参见 krei-

【引伸】
discrim.inate
discrim.inately
adv.（副词）