understand
/ˌʌndəˈstænd/ · /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
CEFR level A1Topic ThinkingWord #436 in the learning path
理解；懂得
Definitions
v. to know what something means or how it works
理解；懂得
v. to recognise why someone feels or behaves a certain way
体谅；理解感受
v. to believe something is true based on available information
获悉；认为
Example
I finally understand how to use this washing machine.
我终于懂得怎么用这台洗衣机了。
Schools should help students understand how their daily choices affect the natural environment.
学校应帮助学生理解自己的日常选择如何影响自然环境。
Collocations
- understand the meaning
- fully understand
- understand how
Word family
- understanding (n.)
- understandable (adj.)
- understandably (adv.)
- misunderstand (v.)
Synonyms
- comprehend
- grasp
Antonyms
- misunderstand
Usage tip
过去式和过去分词均为understood。
FAQ
- What does understand mean?
- to know what something means or how it works to recognise why someone feels or behaves a certain way to believe something is true based on available information
- How is understand pronounced?
- UK /ˌʌndəˈstænd/, US /ˌʌndərˈstænd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
