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comprehending

UK //ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.dɪŋ//US //ˌkɑːm.prəˈhen.dɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'comprehendere',意为 '抓住、理解',由 'com-'(完全)和 'prehendere'(抓住)组成。

verb

❶ 理解或领会某事物的含义或本质,指通过思考或学习掌握某个概念或信息。

“She had difficulty comprehending the complex theory.”

(她难以理解这个复杂的理论。)

“The child is slowly comprehending how to read.”

(这个孩子正在慢慢理解如何阅读。)

同义词:understanding, grasping, apprehending

常见短语

comprehending the situation — 指完全理解当前的情况或背景,通常用于描述对复杂或紧急事件的把握。

“After listening to all sides, she was finally comprehending the situation.”

(听完各方意见后,她终于理解了整个情况。)