[N-VAR 可变名词]了解；掌握；知识 If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means.
[N of n]
They have to have a basic understanding of computers in order to use the advanced technology.
要想利用先进技术，他们必须先对计算机有个基本的了解。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]能谅解的；宽容的；通情达理的 If you are understanding towards someone, you are kind and forgiving.
Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off...
她的老板很通情达理，准了她的假。
Fortunately for John, he had an understanding wife.
幸运的是，约翰有一个通情达理的妻子。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]理解；谅解 If you show understanding, you show that you realize how someone feels or why they did something, and are not hostile towards them.
We would like to thank them for their patience and understanding.
我们要感谢他们的耐心和理解。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]相互理解；友好互信 If there is understanding between people, they are friendly towards each other and trust each other.
[usu N between pl-n]
There was complete understanding between Wilson and myself.
我和威尔逊之间完全能够彼此理解，相互信任。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（非正式的）协议 An understanding is an informal agreement about something.
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We had not set a date for marriage but there was an understanding between us.
我们还没有确定结婚的日子，不过我们对此有一致的想法。
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[N-SING 单数名词]了解；领会；理解 If you say that it is your understanding that something is the case, you mean that you believe it to be the case because you have heard or read that it is.
[poss N]
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。
Our understanding is that they wanted to be in Washington.
我们的理解是，他们想呆在华盛顿。
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[PHR-CONJ-SUBORD ]以…为条件；假如 If you agree to do something on the understanding that something else will be done, you do it because you have been told that the other thing will definitely be done.
Kevin had treatment on the understanding that he would attempt to overcome his drinking problem.
understandingunderstandingsnoun★1★[uncountable , singular ]understanding(of sth) the knowledge that sb has about a particular subject or situation 理解；领悟；了解◆The committee has little or no understanding of the problem.委员会对这个问题了解不多或根本不了解。◆The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not).上帝的存在与否是超出人类所能理解的。2★[countable , usually singular ]an informal agreement （非正式的）协议◆We finally came to an understandingabout what hours we would work. 我们最终就工作时间问题取得了一致意见。◆We have this understanding that nobody talks about work over lunch.我们有个默契：吃午饭时谁也不许谈工作。3★[uncountable , singular ]the ability to understand why people behave in a particular way and the willingness to forgive them when they do sth wrong 理解；谅解；体谅◆We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding.我们必须以同情和谅解的态度来处理这个问题。◆We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations.我们正在寻求两国间的进一步了解。4★[uncountable , countable ]understanding(of sth) the particular way in which sb understands sth 理解；看法；解释；意见SYN
interpretation
◆My understanding of the situation is…我对形势的看法是…◆The statement is open to various understandings.这个声明可以有各种不同的诠释。IDIOMon the understanding that…( formal) used to introduce a condition that must be agreed before sth else can happen 条件是…◆They agreed to the changes on the understanding that they would be introduced gradually.他们同意这些改革，条件是须要逐步进行。adjectiveshowing sympathy for other people's problems and being willing to forgive them when they do sth wrong 善解人意的；富有同情心的；体谅人的SYN
sympathetic
◆She has very understanding parents.她的父母对她非常宽容。▶under·stand·ing·ly/; NAmE/adverbunder·stand·ing/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ; NAmEˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/under·stand·ing·ly/; NAmE/
1[singular, uncountable] knowledge about something, based on learning or experienceunderstanding of How does this add to our understanding of the problem? If you know the neighbourhood, you have an understanding of what the children are like. Linguists currently have little understanding of the exact cause of language change. How can we gain an understanding of other cultures? Over time, you will get a far better understanding of the job. Success depends on a clear understanding of the problem.a basic understanding of AIDS prevention2[countable usually singular] an unofficial or informal agreementcome to/reach an understanding (=stop arguing and agree) My father was furious at first, but eventually we came to an understanding. We had an understanding that Jean-Claude should never be mentioned.3[singular, uncountable] the ability to understand people’s behaviour and to forgive them when they do something wrong: The principal listened to the boy’s story with sympathy and understanding.4 somebody’s understanding (of something) the way in which someone judges the meaning of something: According to my understanding of the letter, it means something quite different.5on the understanding that if you agree to something on the understanding that something else will be done, you agree to it, believing that it will be done: Jack lent Sarah the money on the understanding that she would pay it back next month.COLLOCATIONSverbshave an understanding· The authorities don’t seem to have a clear understanding of the problem.gain/get/develop an understanding· Scientists continued to gain a greater understanding of the effects of radiation.deepen/broaden an understanding· It is hoped that the research will broaden our understanding of the disease.increase/improve/enhance somebody’s understanding· The classes really helped to increase our understanding of the subject.adjectivesa better/greater/deeper understanding· All of this will lead to a better understanding of the overseas market.a clear understanding· Before you begin, it is vital that you have a clear understanding of what you want to achieve.a complete/thorough/full understanding· The degree gives students a thorough understanding of issues relating to housing.a proper/real understanding· They lacked any real understanding of the subject.a good understanding· The sales force has a good understanding of the market.a basic understanding· The aim of the examination is to test basic understanding of the written language.a limited understanding· We have only a limited understanding of how the brain processes this information.
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sympathetic and kind about other people’s problems: Luckily, I have a very understanding boss.► see thesaurus at
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