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understanding

UK //ˌʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ//US //ˌʌn.dɚˈstæn.dɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'understanden',由 'under-'(在...之下)和 'standan'(站立)组成,原意为“站在...之下”,引申为“理解”或“掌握”。

noun

❶ 理解能力或对某事物的认知,指能够掌握知识、信息或情况的能力。

“She has a deep understanding of mathematics.”

(她对数学有深刻的理解。)

“His understanding of the issue helped solve the problem quickly.”

(他对这个问题的理解帮助快速解决了问题。)

❶ 同情或宽容的态度,指对他人感受或处境的体谅。

“He showed great understanding when I made a mistake.”

(当我犯错时,他表现出极大的宽容。)

“Her understanding nature makes her a great friend.”

(她善解人意的性格使她成为一个好朋友。)

同义词:comprehension, grasp, awareness, empathy, sympathy

adjective

❶ 表示善解人意的、宽容的,形容能够体谅他人的人或态度。

“She is a very understanding boss.”

(她是一个非常善解人意的老板。)

“His understanding approach calmed everyone down.”

(他宽容的态度让每个人都冷静下来。)

同义词:sympathetic, compassionate, tolerant, kind, patient

常见短语

come to an understanding — 达成共识或协议,指双方或多方在某个问题上达成一致意见。

“After a long discussion, they finally came to an understanding.”

(经过长时间的讨论,他们终于达成了共识。)

on the understanding that — 基于某种条件或前提,表示只有在特定条件下才会同意或采取行动。

“He agreed to help on the understanding that he would be paid.”

(他同意帮忙,前提是他会得到报酬。)