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/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ |
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1 | singular/U knowledge about a particular subject , process , or situation (对某学科、过程或情况的)了解,认识 |
| +of The course will help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself. 这一课程有助于加深你对自身的认识。 |
| If you are using this software, it’ s helpful to have some understanding of basic design principles. 如果你在使用这个软件,了解一些基本的设计原理是很有用的。 |
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2 | U sympathy that comes from knowing how other people feel and why they do things 同情;相互理解 |
| Suzy just needs a little sympathy and understanding. 苏西只需要一点点同情和理解。 |
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3 | C usually singular an agreement made in an informal way or not expressed in words (非正式的)协议;谅解;默契 |
| come to/reach an understanding He was glad he and Betty had come to an understanding. 他很高兴与贝蒂达成了谅解。 |
| have an understanding (with sb) We have an understanding with them that we won’ t compete directly. 我们和他们达成了默契,彼此不直接竞争。 |
| 3a | used for saying that you will do something only if someone else agrees to do something else 在…条件下 | | We gave them the information on the understanding that it would not be made public. 我们给他们提供这一信息的条件是信息不能公开。 | |
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4 | C/U the particular way in which you understand the meaning of something 领会;理解 |
| My understanding is we have not yet made any final decisions. 根据我的理解,我们还没有作出最后决定。 |
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5 | U the ability to understand things 理解力 |
| A child with sufficient understanding may sometimes be asked to give a statement. 有足够理解力的孩子有时可能会被要求作一说明。 |
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