understanding
/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ · /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #1954 in the learning path
理解；认识；体谅
Definitions
n. Knowledge of something, or sympathy for someone's feelings and situation.
理解；认识；体谅
adj. Patient and sympathetic towards other people's feelings or difficulties.
体谅的；善解人意的
n. An informal agreement between people or groups.
非正式协议；共识
Example
Thanks for your understanding when I arrived late yesterday.
谢谢你体谅我昨天迟到的事。
Learning another language can deepen students' understanding of different cultures and encourage greater respect for others.
学习另一种语言可以加深学生对不同文化的理解，并促进对他人的尊重。
Collocations
- a clear understanding of
- mutual understanding
- reach an understanding
- an understanding friend
Word family
- understand (v.)
- understandable (adj.)
- understandably (adv.)
- misunderstanding (n.)
Synonyms
- comprehension
- sympathy
Antonyms
- misunderstanding
Usage tip
表示“对……的理解”用understanding of。
FAQ
- What does understanding mean?
- Knowledge of something, or sympathy for someone's feelings and situation. Patient and sympathetic towards other people's feelings or difficulties. An informal agreement between people or groups.
- How is understanding pronounced?
- UK /ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/, US /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
