Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #1260
understanding
/ˌʌndɝːˈstændɪŋ/
noun
理解；领会；了解
the ability to comprehend; the state of grasping the meaning or nature of something
指明白事情意义或原理的能力或状态。
- 1.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
理解的认知状态
- 2.
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
承诺交换的口头或书面声明
- 3.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
倾向于支持、忠于或同意某种观点
协议；协定；谅解；认同；赞同；支持；理解的认知状态；承诺交换的口头或书面声明；倾向于支持、忠于或同意某种观点
In use
Her patient explanation greatly improved my understanding of the physics problem.
After weeks of discussion, the two sides finally reached an understanding about the contract.
There is a general understanding among the staff that the new schedule is fair.
he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
there was an understanding between management and the workers
I knew I could count on his understanding
Connections
Idioms & figurative uses
- mutual understanding
- 互相理解We need to build a mutual understanding.我们需要建立互相理解。
- on the understanding that
- 在……的条件下I lent him the money on the understanding that he would repay it next month.我借给他钱，条件是他在下个月归还。
- reach an understanding
- 达成谅解/协议After long negotiations, they finally reached an understanding.经过漫长的谈判，他们最终达成了谅解。
Pop culture & quotes
- The beginning of wisdom is the desire for understanding.
- 智慧的开始是对理解的渴望。Her desire for understanding led her to study philosophy.她对理解的渴望促使她学习哲学。
- Understanding is a process, not an event.
- 理解是一个过程，不是一蹴而就的事件。Building understanding between cultures takes time and patience.在文化之间建立理解需要时间和耐心。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
under（之下）+ standing（站立）= 站在对方立场理解。
Context & Register
中性语境，常用于学术、工作、日常交流等场合，表示对某事物或他人立场的理解或共识。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All words rhyme: stressed vowel /æ/ and ending /ndɪŋ/ are identical. No common lookalikes that sound different are relevant.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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