mis·un·der·stand·ing /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ n. 1. 误解；误会；曲解 This was a minor misunderstanding which could be instantly cleared up. 这是立刻可以澄清的小误会。 I shall speak in simple words that there may be no misunderstanding. 我将用简单明白的话讲，这样就不会发生误解了。 2. 争执；不和 They had a misunderstanding, but they've become friendly again recently. 他们曾有过争执，不过最近又言归于好了。