英语词汇“understand”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	understand
释义	understand —understand /ˌʌn.dəˈstænd/ aep /-dɚ-/ Ⅰ verb (understood, understood) (KNOW) ↑Verb Endings for understand 1 A1 [I or T] to know the meaning of something that someone says: » She explained the whole idea again, but I still didn't understand.» Is there anyone here who understands Arabic?» I think he was phoning from a pub - it was so noisy I couldn't understand (= recognize) a word he said.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Understanding and comprehending 2 A2 [I or T] to know why or how something happens or works: » [+ question word] We still don't fully understand how the brain works.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Understanding and comprehending 3 B1 [I or T] to know how someone feels or why they behave in a particular way: » My wife doesn't understand me.» Sometimes I don't understand James.» [+ question word] You don't understand what it's like/how it feels to have to beg on the streets.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sympathy and compassionThesaurus⁺: ↑Empathy and sensitivity , ↑Sympathy and compassion understand sb to mean sth 4 F0 to think, especially wrongly, that someone means a particular thing: » When he said three o'clock, I understood him to mean in the afternoon.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Understanding and comprehending understand one another/each other 5 F0 When two people understand one another, they both know what the other means and wants and they have an agreement: » Both sides must try to understand one another, to recognize each other's rights and beliefs.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Understanding and comprehendingWord Builder:–Nouns: understanding, misunderstanding–Adjectives: understandable, understanding–Verbs: understand, misunderstand–Adverbs: understandably • • • Extra Examples:» He explained it as simply as he could, but the class still didn't understand.» The plot of the film was too involved - I couldn't understand it.» She started gabbling away at me in Spanish and I didn't understand a word.» If there's anything you don't understand, I'll be happy to explain.» You should make certain that everyone understands the instructions. Ⅱ verb (understood, understood) (REALIZE) ↑Verb Endings for understand 1 C1 [T] _FORMAL to know or realize something because you have been told it: » [+ (that)] I understand (that) you are interested in borrowing some money from us.» [+ that] The Director had given her to understand (= told her) that she would be promoted.» [+ obj + to infinitive ] A secret buyer is understood to have paid £1 million for the three pictures (= there is unofficial news that this has happened).Thesaurus⁺: ↑Understanding and comprehending 2 F0 [I or T] _FORMAL used when making certain that someone knows what you mean and that they will do as you want: » I don't want you to see that boy again. Understand?/Do you understand?/Is that understood?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Question words and expressions it is understood _FORMAL 3 F0 used to refer to something such as a rule that everyone knows and accepts: » In the library it is understood that loud talking is not permissible.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Understanding and comprehending • • • Extra Examples:» I don't think you quite understand the severity of our financial problems.» I understand the rent is fixed at £750 a month.» I understand how you feel, but you really must keep trying.» It can help to talk to someone who is suffering the same problems and who understands what it's like.» It is hard for the able-bodied to understand the difficulties that disabled people encounter in their daily lives.
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