n.[U]
- 了解；理解；領會；認識I doubt whether he had any real understanding of Shakespeare.
我懷疑他是否真正理解莎士比亞的作品。
- 理解力；判斷力The problem is beyond my understanding.
這個問題我無法理解。
- 諒解；協議；共議[S1][（+with）][+that]We came to an understanding after the argument.
經過爭辯以後，我們達成了諒解。
- 同情心，同感；融洽[S1]She showed great love and understanding.
她表現出極大的愛和同情。
a.
- 了解的；有理解力的；聰明的an understanding smile
會心的微笑
- 能諒解的，寬容的My friend is a very understanding person.
我的朋友是一個非常通情達理的人。
- understand的動詞現在分詞、動名詞
參見
understand
vt.[W]
- 理解；懂；熟諳[+wh-]Does he understand Japanese?
他懂日文嗎？
Do you understand how to operate the machine?你懂得如何操作這部機器嗎？
I don't understand what you're talking about.我不明白你在說什麼。
- 認識到；了解[+wh-][+（that）]
- 據聞，獲悉[+（that）][O2]I understand her to be a distant relation of his.
據我了解，她是他的一位遠親。
I understand that you will be moving here soon.我聽說你就要搬到這兒來住了。
- 認為；推斷[+（that）]We understand that you don't approve of our idea.
據我們了解，你不贊成我們的想法。
- 將……理解為[+（that）][O2]They understand literature as language well used.
他們把文學解釋為用得好的語言。
- 將……看作不言自明；省略[H]In this sentence the verb is understood.
在這個句子裡，動詞省略了。
vi.[W]
- 理解；懂得Now I understand.
現在我懂了。
- 熟悉[（+about）]He understands about diplomatic etiquette.
他熟知外交禮節。
片語
on the understanding that
- 以……為條件；如果We lent them money on the understanding that they paid it back the next month.
我們借錢給他們，條件是他們下個月要還。
辨析
同義:
n.理解，認識，領會，掌握
comprehension cognition cognizance consciousness knowledge realization awareness grasp hold handle fix interpretation idea view approach knowing recognition mastering inference estimation judgment belief thinking reckoningn.智力，理解力
intelligence intellect intellectuality aptitude mind mentality brains brainpower reason sensea.有同情心的，寬厚的，關心的，容忍的
empathic compassionate commiserative merciful clement forbearing lenient forgiving feeling tender kind considerate thoughtful sympathetic patienta.有才智的，熟練的，精通的，有能力的
intelligent brilliant incisive proficient adroit adept deft skilful expert competent capable comprehensive同義參見:
grip convention sympathy contract1 sensible reading perception enlightened pact conclusion obligation alliance compact3 kindness agreement affectionate digestion wit wise wisdom warmth brain deal1 head acquaintance tolerant反義參見:
misunderstanding