understanding

[.ʌndə'stændiŋ]

n.理解, 非正式协议, 谅解, 同情心
adj.有同情心的

n.[U]

1. 了解; 理解; 领会; 认识

I doubt whether he had any real understanding of Shakespeare.

我怀疑他是否真正理解莎士比亚的作品。

2. 理解力; 判断力

The problem is beyond my understanding.

这个问题我无法理解。

3. 谅解; 协议; 共议[S1][(+with)][+that]

We came to an understanding after the argument.

经过争辩以后, 我们达成了谅解。

4. 同情心, 同感; 融洽[S1]

She showed great love and understanding.

她表现出极大的爱和同情。

a.

1. 了解的; 有理解力的; 聪明的

an understanding smile

会心的微笑

2. 能谅解的, 宽容的

My friend is a very understanding person.

我的朋友是一个非常通情达理的人。

词形变化

副词: understandingly |

词义辨析

同义:

n.理解, 认识, 领会, 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  reckoning

n.智力, 理解力

intelligence  intellect  intellectuality  aptitude  mind  mentality  brains  brainpower  reason  sense

n.聪明, 知觉

acumen  perspicacity  astuteness  penetration  discernment  apprehension  perception  percipience  insight  keenness  shrewdness  sageness  wisdom  sapience  savvy

n.熟悉, 熟练, 灵巧, 有能力

conversance  acquaintance  familiarity  proficiency  deftness  know-how  savoir faire  adeptness  address  efficiency  competence  competency  expertness

n.合同, 契约, 和解, 协作

agreement  arrangement  covenant  bargain  pact  concordat  entente  contract  accordance  settlement  reconciliation  alliance  treaty  truce  cooperation  mutual agreement  meeting of the minds  promise  deal  compromise

a.有同情心的, 宽厚的, 关心的, 容忍的

empathic  compassionate  commiserative  merciful  clement  forbearing  lenient  forgiving  feeling  tender  kind  considerate  thoughtful  sympathetic  patient

a.有才智的, 熟练的, 精通的, 有能力的

intelligent  brilliant  incisive  proficient  adroit  adept  deft  skilful  expert  competent  capable  comprehensive  

同义参见:

reading  enlightened  conclusion  obligation  compact  kindness  affectionate  digestion  wit  wise  warmth  brain  deal  head  tolerant  sympathy  grip  convention  contract  sensitive  sensible  

反义参见:

misunderstanding  

英英释义

名词 understanding:

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

同义词：apprehension, discernment, savvy

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

同义词：agreement

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

同义词：sympathy

the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

同义词：reason, intellect

动词 understand:

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

同义词：understand

perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

同义词：understand, realize, realise, see

make sense of a language

同义词：understand, read, interpret, translate

believe to be the case

同义词：understand, infer

be understanding of

同义词：sympathize, sympathise, empathize, empathise, understand

形容词 understanding:

characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy

短语词组

on the understanding that

1. 以……为条件; 如果

We lent them money on the understanding that they paid it back the next month.

我们借钱给他们, 条件是他们下个月要还。

补充

understandingunderstanding英:[ˌʌndəˈstændiŋ] 美:[ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ]n.1.了解; 相互理解, 谅解; (非正式)协议This argument aimed at the understanding rather than the emotions.这场辩论针对的是理解而不是感情。We have reached an understanding with them.我们和他们达成了协议。2.理解(力); 认识His understanding of English is good.他对英语的理解力很好。We must have a clear understanding of the problem.我们对这一问题必须有一个清醒的认识。adj.1.体谅的; 谅解的; 通情达理的The youth was fortunate in having understanding parents.这个青年有通情达理的父母, 真幸运。Because she is understanding, people around her confide in her.因为她通情达理, 周围的人都相信她。Try to be understanding.请多谅解。She was understanding about what happened.她了解所有发生的事。

例句

1. Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.她的上司很通情达理, 准了她的假。 2. Fortunately, he had an understanding wife.幸运的是, 他有一个善解人意的妻子。 3. The job requires an understanding of Spanish.这份工作要求懂西班牙语。 4. They have to have a basic understanding of computers.他们必须先对计算机有个基本的了解。 5. Mr Smith seems to have little understanding of the procedures.史密斯先生似乎对这些程序一无所知。 6. Doctors now have a better understanding of common diseases such as diabetes and cancer.医生们如今对诸如糖尿病、癌症等常见疾病了解更多。 7. There was an understanding between us.我们两个人有默契。 8. He came to an understanding with her about the money.他在钱的问题上与她达成了共识。 9. She showed great love and understanding.她表现出了十足的爱和理解。 10. We would like to thank them for their patience and understanding.我们要感谢他们的耐心和理解。 11. There was complete understanding between us.我们完全能够理解彼此并相互信任。 12. greater understanding between sb/sth and sb/sth…与…之间更好的理解和信任 13. There is a need for greater understanding between management and workers.管理层与工人之间需要更好的理解与信任。 14. We had not set a date for marriage but there was an understanding between us.结婚的日子我们还没定, 婚约是已 经定了。 15. It is my understanding that this torture has been going on for many years.据我了解, 这种折磨已经持续很多年了。 16. My understanding is there has been a thorough investigation.据我了解已经进行了全面的调查。 17. My understanding is that they wanted to be in Washington.我的理解是, 他们想待在华盛顿。 18. She gave him the shares on the understanding he'd always vote as she did.她给了他股份, 条件是他要永远跟她投票一致。 19. foreign visitors with little understanding of English.不大懂英语的外国游客。 20. a child of sufficient intelligence and understanding.智力和思维正常的儿童。 21. my understanding was that he would try to find a new supplier.我认为他想找一个新的供应商。 22. a problem which needs to be handled with understanding.一个需要谅解来处理的问题。 23. he and I have an understanding.我和他之间有默契。 24. he had only been allowed to come on the understanding that he would be on his best behaviour.只是因为说好他必须表现良好才被允许参加的。 25. people expect their doctor to be understanding.人们期待医生富有同情心。 26. A basic understanding of physics is necessary for this course.修读这门课程必须对物理学有基本认识。 27. He has little understanding of how computers work.他对计算机原理所知甚少。 28. My understanding of the arrangement is that he will only phone if there is a problem.我对安排的理解是：除非出现问题，否则他不会打电话来。 29. We let them stay in our house on the understanding that it was only for a short period.我们让他们住在我们家，条件是他们只住一段短时间。 30. He has a thorough/full understanding of the subject.他对这个问题有深入/全面的了解。 31. She has a basic/better/deep understanding of the process.她对这一过程有基本/更好/深刻的了解。 32. I hope to get/gain a clearer understanding of the issues involved.我希望更清楚地了解相关问题。 33. He seems to have little understanding of our situation.他似乎很不了解我们的情况。 34. We have an understanding that whoever cooks doesn't have to do the dishes.我们有个不成文规定，做饭的不用洗碗。 35. After a long discussion they finally achieved/reached an understanding. = After a long discussion they finally came to an understanding. [=they finally agreed]经过长时间讨论，他们终于达成了共识。 36. She treats them with kindness and understanding.她善待他们，体谅他们。 37. a relationship based on mutual understanding建立在相互理解基础上的关系 38. My understanding was that you were going to help. = It was my understanding that you were going to help. [=I thought that you were going to help]我认为你会来帮忙的。 39. She agreed to do the work on the understanding that she would be paid now.她同意做这份工作，条件是现在就付钱给她。 40. an understanding husband/wife通情达理的丈夫/妻子 41. You've been very understanding [=patient] about his recent problems.对于他最近出现的这些问题，你已经是很宽容了。