[VERB 动词]理解；领悟 If you cannot comprehend something, you cannot understand it.
[V n]
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[FORMAL 正式]
I just cannot comprehend your attitude...
我就是无法理解你的态度。
Whenever she failed to comprehend she invariably laughed.
每当她听不懂的时候，她总是会笑。
Oxford
com·pre·hend/ˌkɒmprɪˈhend; NAmEˌkɑːmprɪˈhend/verb[intransitive , transitive ]( often used in negative sentences 常用于否定句) ( formal) to understand sth fully 理解；领悟；懂◆He stood staring at the dead body, unable to comprehend.他站在那里，盯着那具尸体，弄不明白是怎么回事。comprehendsth ◆The infinite distances of space are too great for the human mind to comprehend.太空的广阔无垠是人类无法理解的。comprehendhow/why, etc… ◆She could not comprehend how someone would risk people's lives in that way.她不明白怎么会有人竟拿人民的生命那样去冒险。comprehendthat… ◆He simply could not comprehend that she could be guilty.他就是搞不懂她怎么会有罪。☞synonyms at
to understand something that is complicated or difficultSYN understand, grasp → comprehension: She cannot comprehend the extent of the disaster. I did not fully comprehend what had happened.comprehend what/how/why etc It may be hard to comprehend how much this gift means for my country.comprehend that Finally, she comprehended that he wanted his pay.► see thesaurus at
understand
RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say understand rather than comprehend:· I could understand most of what she was saying.GRAMMAR: Patterns with comprehend• Comprehend is often used in the negative, especially with can’t/cannot: · I cannot comprehend why anyone would do that.• Comprehend is not used in the progressive. ✗Don’t say: I am not comprehending why anyone would do that.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS