剑桥高阶英汉双解词典 - understanding collapse

understanding
[UK]/ˌʌn.də'stæn.dɪŋ/ [US]/-dɚ-/
noun
KNOWLEDGE 知识
A [U]
* knowledge about a subject, situation, etc. or about how something works
理解；领悟；了解

1. She doesn't have any understanding of politics/human nature/what it takes to be a good manager.
她对政治／人性／如何成为一个好经理一无所知。

2. My understanding of the agreement (= What I think it means) is that they will pay £50 000 over two years.
我对协议的理解是他们会在两年内支付五万英镑。

[UK]/ˌʌn.də'stæn.dɪŋ/ [US]/-dɚ-/
noun
SYMPATHY 同情
[S or U]
* a positive, honest, sympathetic relationship between two people or groups
谅解；体谅

1. For peace to exist in the region there needs to be a much improved understanding between all the parties concerned.
为了地区和平，需要有关各方大力增进彼此的谅解。

[UK]/ˌʌn.də'stæn.dɪŋ/ [US]/-dɚ-/
noun
AGREEMENT 协定
[C]
* an informal agreement between people
非正式协定，谅解

1. It took several hours of discussion before they could come to/reach an understanding.
他们讨论了几个小时才达成协定。

on the understanding (that)
* If you do something on the understanding that something else can or will happen, you do it because someone else has promised that it can or will
条件为…

1. We bought the cupboard on the understanding that we could return it if it wasn't suitable.
我们买下这个橱柜，前提是不合适可以退货。

[UK]/ˌʌn.də'stæn.dɪŋ/ [US]/-dɚ-/
adjective approving
I
* describes someone who has the ability to know how someone else is feeling or what their situation is, and can forgive them if they do something wrong
善解人意的；体谅人的；通情达理的

1. He had expected her to be horrified, but she was actually very understanding.
他本以为她会惊慌失措，但她实际上非常通情达理。

柯林斯COBUILD高阶英汉双解学习词典 - understanding collapse

understanding ★★★☆☆
1.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.

【搭配模式】：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。

2.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。

3.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。

4.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.

【搭配模式】：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。

5.N-COUNT 可数名词（非正式的）协议 An understanding is an informal agreement about something.

【搭配模式】：N prep

  • 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。

6.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.

【搭配模式】：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。

7.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.

    凯文接受了治疗，但条件是他要努力克服自身的酗酒问题。

牛津高阶英汉双解 第7版 - understanding collapse

☞ understanding
under·stand·ing / 7QndE5stAndiN; NAmE -dEr5s- / noun1. [U, sing.] ~ (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. [C, usually sing.] an informal agreement
   (非正式的)协议:
   We finally came to an understanding about 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. [U, sing.] 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.
   我们必须用同情和谅解来处理这个问题。
   We are looking for a better understanding between the ten nations.
   我们正在寻求两国间的进一步了解。
4. [U, C] ~ (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。
 IDIOMS 
▪ on 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。 adjective   showing 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。

牛津搭配语词典 第2版 - understanding collapse

understanding noun

1. knowledge of a subject, of how sth works, etc.

• ADJECTIVE complete, comprehensive, full He showed a full ~ of the sequence of events. | growing | accurate, clear, deep, detailed, fundamental, in-depth, intimate, keen, profound, proper, real, solid, sophisticated, thorough, true You need to read more widely to gain a proper ~ of the issue. | adequate, basic, broad, general, sufficient | limited, rudimentary, superficial She has only a limited ~ of what the job involves. | incomplete, poor He had a poor ~ of international law. | better, deeper, greater, improved, increased, richer an improved ~ of the mechanisms involved | conceptual, critical, rational, theoretical | historical, musical, scientific, etc. | contemporary, modern | conventional, traditional | instinctive, intuitive | collective, common Some religions have a common ~ of the nature of a divine being. | popular, public with a view to increasing public ~ of the functions and institutions of government

• … OF UNDERSTANDING degree, level It allowed him to deepen his degree of ~ even further. | The students seem to have a reasonable level of ~ of how genes work.

• VERB + UNDERSTANDING have, possess | demonstrate, show | reflect This change of policy reflects a growing ~ of the extent of the problem. | lack | achieve, acquire, arrive at, gain, obtain | create, provide This creates a better ~ of organic farming. | give sb | facilitate | inform, shape All of this research informs our ~ of how disease processes work. | alter, change | advance, broaden, deepen, develop, enhance, enrich, expand, extend, further, improve, increase, refine a book that will deepen your ~ of global warming | seek Scientists are seeking a better ~ of the process.

• PREPOSITION ~ about | ~ of The book aims to give children a balanced ~ of food and the environment.

• PHRASES a lack of ~

2. intelligence

• ADJECTIVE human

• VERB + UNDERSTANDING pass a level of cruelty that passes human ~

• PREPOSITION beyond (your) ~ How children change so quickly is beyond my ~. | Such attitudes are beyond ~.

3. ability to feel sympathy and trust

• ADJECTIVE deeper, great | common, mutual, shared | sympathetic She gave me a look filled with sympathetic ~. | international | cross-cultural (esp. AmE), cultural

• VERB + UNDERSTANDING show He didn't show much ~ towards/toward her when she lost her job. | bring, bring about (esp. BrE), develop, lead to Greater contact between the two groups should lead to a better mutual ~. | have | gain, grow in After spending a month living together, they have gained a better ~ of each other. | build Our goal was to build shared ~ between the two communities. | foster, promote

• PREPOSITION ~ among a force for ~ among the races | ~ between The association fosters a deeper ~ between prisons and the public. | ~ for She suddenly had a new ~ for her mother.

4. informal agreement

• ADJECTIVE written | verbal | implicit, tacit, unspoken There is an unspoken ~ that Hugh will be in charge while Jane is away.

• VERB + UNDERSTANDING have | come to, reach They came to an ~ on when final payment was to be made.

• PREPOSITION ~ between an ~ between the companies to fight against the proposed tax reform | ~ on a tacit ~ on the need for a pay rise | ~ with I have a clear ~ with any lawyer I hire. | on the ~ I thought you gave me the book on the ~ that I could keep it.

牛津英语同义词学习词典 - understanding collapse

understanding noun
⇨ understanding (show great understanding of sth) ⇨ agreement 1 (come to an understanding with sb about sth) ⇨ definition (sb's understanding of the situation) ⇨ sympathy (show understanding towards sb)understanding adj.
⇨ sensitive 1 understanding

noun

understanding ♦︎ sense ♦︎ insight ♦︎ conception ♦︎ comprehension ♦︎ grasp ♦︎ appreciation ♦︎ depthThese are all words for sb's ability to understand situations, subjects, etc. 这些词均表示理解力、洞察力、领悟力。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb's understanding / sense / conception / comprehension / grasp / appreciation / depth of sth◆beyond (sb's) understanding / (sb's) conception / (sb's) comprehension / sb's grasp◆an understanding / a sense / an insight / the conception / an appreciation that...◆(a) good understanding / sense / insight / comprehension / grasp / appreciation◆a proper understanding / sense / grasp / appreciation◆a thorough understanding / comprehension / grasp / appreciation◆an adequate understanding / conception / comprehension / grasp / appreciation◆(a) historical / musical understanding / sense / insight / appreciation◆to have an understanding / a sense / (an) insight / a conception / a comprehension / a grasp / an appreciation / depth◆to show understanding / a sense / insight / a grasp / an appreciation◆to increase / enhance your understanding / your sense / insight / comprehension / your appreciation◆to improve your understanding / your sense / insight / comprehension / grasp◆to develop / gain an understanding / a sense / an insight / an appreciation◆a level of understanding / insight / comprehension / appreciation◆a lack of understanding / insight / comprehension / appreciation / depth■ understanding [uncountable, singular] the knowledge that sb has of a particular subject or situation （对某个主题或状况的）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 vastness of the universe is beyond human understanding.宇宙的广袤无垠超出了人类的理解范围。◆His writings reflect a good understanding of the society he lived in.他的文学作品反映出他对自己所生活的社会有深刻的了解。OPP misunderstanding ⇨ illusion ■ sense [singular] an understanding of sth; an ability to make sensible judgements about sth 理解力；判断力◆She always had a strong sense of personal responsibility (= an understanding that she is responsible for her own actions).她一向有很强的个人责任感。◆Babies seem to have an innate sense of rhythm (= an ability to respond to the beat of music).婴儿似乎有天生的节奏感。◆One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh).伴侣身上最重要的素质之一是幽默感。◆I've got a hopeless sense of direction (= ability to know where I am and where I am going in relation to other places).我的方向感糟透了。◆Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= the ability to know what is important in relation to other things).随时都要把握好轻重缓急。◆Ed doesn't have any dress sense (= the ability to know what clothes look good) at all!埃德对服装完全没有判断力！◆I developed a certain road sense (= the ability to travel on roads safely) during my years as a cyclist.我在骑自行车的那些年间养成了一定的道路安全意识。ⓘ In this meaning sense is nearly always used in the phrases a/sb's sense of sth and dress/road sense. 表达此义时，sense几乎总是用于短语a/sb's sense of sth和dress/road sense。■ insight ˈɪnsaɪt [uncountable, countable] (often approving) the ability to understand the truth about people or situations; an understanding of what sth is like 洞察力；领悟；洞悉；了解◆She was a writer of great insight.她是拥有深刻洞察力的作家。◆I hope you've gained some insight into the difficulties we face.我希望你对我们面临的困难已有所了解。◆The book gives us some fascinating insights into life in Mexico.这本书生动地展现了墨西哥的生活。■ conception kənˈsepʃn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) an understanding or belief of what sth is or what sth should be 理解（认为某事怎样或应该怎样）◆He has no conception of what it's like to be unemployed.他还不知道失业的滋味是什么。◆I had a rather romantic conception of life in the country.我对乡村生活的理解相当浪漫。■ comprehension ˌkɒmprɪˈhenʃn; NAmE ˌkɑːmprɪˈhenʃn [uncountable, singular] (rather formal, especially written) the ability to understand sth 理解力；领悟力◆His behaviour was beyond comprehension.他的举止令人费解。◆The task requires a good comprehension of complex instructions.这项任务要求对复杂的指令有良好的领悟力。■ grasp grɑːsp; NAmE græsp [singular] a person's understanding of a subject （对某主题的）理解，领会◆She has an excellent grasp of English grammar.她对英语语法掌握得非常好。◆Such complicated instructions are beyond the grasp of most of our students.这些复杂的指令是我们的大多数学生所不能理解的。■ appreciation əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn [uncountable, singular] (rather formal) a full or sympathetic understanding of a situation, problem or subject 理解；体谅；同情◆I had no appreciation of the problems they faced.我没有体谅到他们所面临的问题。◆Candidates should have a broad appreciation of contemporary issues.候选人对当代问题应该要有广泛的理解。  see also appreciate ⇨ know 1 ■ depth [uncountable] (approving) the quality of knowing or understanding a lot of details about sth; the ability to provide and explain these details 渊博；深刻；洞察力◆a writer of great wisdom and depth有卓越智慧和洞察力的作家◆a job that doesn't require any great depth of knowledge不需要多么高深知识的工作◆His ideas lack depth.他的想法缺乏深度。   see also deep ⇨ serious 3

新牛津英语同义词词典 - understanding collapse

understanding

noun
1 the aim of the examination is to test basic understanding of the written language
COMPREHENSION , apprehension, grasp, grip, mastery, perception, discernment, appreciation, interpretation, cognizance, ken, conception, digestion, assimilation, absorption; insight, knowledge, awareness, consciousness, familiarity. acquaintance; skill, expertise, proficiency; informal know-how.
-opposite(s): IGNORANCE ; MISUNDERSTANDING.

2 a young man of brilliant understanding and great eloquence
INTELLECT , intelligence, mind, brainpower, capability, insight, judgement, sense, reason, reasoning; savoir faire, intuition, shrewdness, sharpness, quickness, acumen, sagacity, perspicacity, wisdom, wit; thought, mentality; brains, powers of reasoning/intuition; informal grey matter, nous, savvy, know-how.

3 it was my understanding that because of the war there would be no ceremonies
BELIEF , perception, view, notion, idea, conclusion, conviction, feeling, opinion, intuition, impression, assumption, supposition, postulation, way of thinking, point of view; suspicion, sneaking suspicion, hunch, funny feeling.

4 he always treated me with great kindness and understanding
COMPASSION , sympathy, pity, empathy, feeling, concern, considerateness, consideration, tenderness, tender-heartedness, kindness, kind-heartedness, sensitivity, insight, fellow feeling, brotherly love, neighbourliness, decency, humanity, humanitarianism, humaneness, charity, goodwill, mercy, mercifulness, gentleness, tolerance, lenience, leniency, warmth, warm-heartedness, affection, love.
-opposite(s): IGNORANCE, INDIFFERENCE.

5 we had a tacit understanding that each of us would keep his secrets
AGREEMENT , gentleman's agreement, arrangement, deal, bargain, settlement, pledge, promise, pact, compact, contract, concord, treaty, covenant, bond.

adjective
he's a very good and understanding friend
COMPASSIONATE , sympathetic, sensitive, considerate, tender, kind, kindly, kind-hearted, thoughtful, tolerant, patient, forbearing, lenient, merciful, forgiving, humane, human, good-natured, approachable, supportive, reassuring; tactful, diplomatic, perceptive, subtle, prudent.

词源记忆 - understanding collapse

understanding

understanding：理解，理解力；谅解 

词根词缀： under-在下 + stand站 + -ing名词词尾