
understanding
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。)
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。)
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。)