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单词 understanding
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understanding

noun
 OPAL WOPAL S
/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/
/ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
Idioms
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  1.  
    [uncountable, singular] understanding (of something) the knowledge that somebody has about a particular subject or situation
    • Students will gain a broad understanding of the workings of Parliament.
    • a deep/clear understanding of something
    • Unions said her comments showed a complete lack of understanding of what the civil service does.
    • She possesses a thorough understanding of the nature of the threat we are faced with.
    • The book aims to inform readers seeking a greater understanding of the issues involved.
    • The committee has little or no understanding of the problem.
    • to develop/improve/increase understanding of something
    • to contribute to/lead to an understanding of something
    • Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar.
    • The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not).
    Extra Examples
    • Our understanding of the process is now much better.
    • Such an approach to education does not expand children's knowledge and understanding of the world.
    • The report gave the commission an understanding of the types of problems the police were facing.
    • The course is designed for healthcare professionals who need a basic understanding of the subject.
    • All of this research informs our understanding of how disease processes work.
    • He had a poor understanding of international law.
    • He showed a full understanding of the sequence of events.
    • How children change so quickly is beyond my understanding.
    • Scientists are seeking a better understanding of the process.
    • She has only a limited understanding of what the job involves.
    • Some religions have a common understanding of the nature of a divine being.
    • The book aims to give children a balanced understanding of food and the environment.
    • The idea of eternity is beyond our full understanding.
    • The students seem to have a reasonable level of understanding of how genes work.
    • This change of policy reflects a growing understanding of the extent of the problem.
    • You need to read more widely to gain a proper understanding of the issue.
    • a book that will deepen your understanding of global warming
    • His writings reflect a good understanding of the society he lived in.
    • Our growing understanding of genetics raises some complex issues.
    • She has always shown great understanding of local political structures.
    • The course should help enhance your understanding of the treatments available.
    • There is a general lack of understanding about the problems facing newly arrived immigrants.
    • You will need to have a thorough understanding of financial systems.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • human
    verb + understanding
    • pass
    preposition
    • beyond (your) understanding
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  2.  
    [uncountable, singular] the ability to understand why people behave in a particular way and to forgive them when they do something wrong
    • Organizers of the rally say they want to promote understanding, tolerance and open-mindedness
    • These efforts would foster mutual understanding and respect for different values.
    • We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding.
    • Try to show a little more understanding.
    • understanding between A and B We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations.
    Extra Examples
    • He didn't show much understanding towards her when she lost her job.
    • Greater contact between the two groups should lead to a better mutual understanding.
    • She gave me a look filled with sympathetic understanding.
    • She suddenly had a new understanding for her mother.
    • a force for understanding among the races
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • deeper
    • great
    • common
    verb + understanding
    • show
    • bring
    • bring about
    preposition
    • understanding among
    • understanding between
    • understanding for
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  3.  
    [countable, usually singular] an informal agreement
    • understanding about something We finally came to an understanding about what hours we would work.
    • understanding that… We have this understanding that nobody talks about work over lunch.
    • understanding with somebody I think I've reached an understanding with my mother.
    Extra Examples
    • I have a clear understanding with any lawyer I hire.
    • There is an unspoken understanding that Hugh will be in charge while Jane is away.
    • They came to an understanding on when final payment was to be made.
    • an understanding between the companies to fight against the proposed tax reform
    Topics Discussion and agreementb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • written
    • verbal
    • implicit
    verb + understanding
    • have
    • come to
    • reach
    preposition
    • understanding between
    • understanding on
    • understanding with
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  4.  
    [uncountable, countable] understanding (of something) the particular way in which somebody understands something synonym interpretation
    • My understanding of the situation is different
    • It was our understanding that you had already been informed.
    • My understanding is that we're meeting him at the theatre.
    • The statement is open to various understandings.
Idioms
on the understanding that…
  1. (formal) used to introduce a condition that must be agreed before something else can happen
    • They agreed to the changes on the understanding that they would be introduced gradually.
    • I thought you gave me the book on the understanding that I could keep it.
    Topics Discussion and agreementc2, Permission and obligationc2

understanding

adjective
/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/
/ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
Word Family
  • understand verb (≠ misunderstand)
  • understandable adjective
  • misunderstood adjective
  • understanding adjective noun (≠ misunderstanding)
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  1. showing sympathy for other people’s problems and being willing to forgive them when they do something wrong synonym sympathetic
    • She has very understanding parents.
    Topics Personal qualitiesb1
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