单词 | comprehension |
释义 | comprehensioncomprehension /ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnʃən/ ●●○ noun [uncountable] the ability to understand something, or knowledge of something: a test of reading comprehension Some politicians seem to have no comprehension of what it’s like to be poor. The complexities of these systems are almost beyond comprehension (=impossible to understand).WORD CHOICE: comprehension, understanding• Comprehension means the ability to understand the meaning of something, especially something spoken or written. You can use understanding in this way as well: He showed little comprehension/understanding of the judge’s statements.• Don’t use comprehension about someone’s ability to understand other people’s feelings, attitudes, or culture. Instead, use understanding: Rhodes hoped that the scholarships would lead to an understanding of other cultures. |
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