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

understandverb

uk/ˌʌn.dəˈstænd/us/ˌʌn.dɚˈstænd/understood, understood

understand verb (KNOW)

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 calling from a club - it was so noisy, I couldn't understand a word he said.

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.

B1 [ I or T ] to know how someone feels or why someone behaves 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.

understand sb to mean sth

to think, especially wrongly, that someone means a particular thing:

When he said three o'clock, I understood him to mean in the afternoon.

understand each other/one another

When two people understand one another, they both know what the other means and wants and they have an agreement:

I wanted to make sure that we want the same things, that we really understand each other.

More 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.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Understanding and comprehending

apprehend
apprehension
at your fingertips idiom
attune
bear in on/upon
common
fathom
feel
fingertip
hit
make sth/sb of sth/sb
make sth/sb out
mind
penetrate
picture
read between the lines idiom
reading
realization
take sth in
twig

See more results »

You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

Sympathy & compassion

Empathy and sensitivity

understand verb (REALIZE)

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).

[ I or T ] formal used when making certain that someone knows what you mean and will do as you want:

I don't want you to see that boy again. Understand?/Do you understand?/Is that understood?

it is understood formal

used to refer to something such as a rule that everyone knows and accepts:

In the library it is understood that people should talk quietly.

More 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.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Understanding and comprehending

apprehend
apprehension
at your fingertips idiom
attune
bear in on/upon
common
fathom
feel
fingertip
hit
make sth/sb of sth/sb
make sth/sb out
mind
penetrate
picture
read between the lines idiom
reading
realization
take sth in
twig

See more results »

You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

Linguistics: question words & expressions

Idiom(s)

make yourself understood

单词	understand
释义	Contents verb (2) understand (KNOW) understand (REALIZE) Contents verb (2) understand (KNOW) understand (BELIEVE) English American understandverb uk/ˌʌn.dəˈstænd/us/ˌʌn.dɚˈstænd/understood, understood understand verb (KNOW) 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 calling from a club - it was so noisy, I couldn't understand a word he said. 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. B1 [ I or T ] to know how someone feels or why someone behaves 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. understand sb to mean sth to think, especially wrongly, that someone means a particular thing: When he said three o'clock, I understood him to mean in the afternoon. understand each other/one another When two people understand one another, they both know what the other means and wants and they have an agreement: I wanted to make sure that we want the same things, that we really understand each other. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Understanding and comprehending apprehend apprehension *at your* fingertips idiom attune bear in on/upon common fathom feel fingertip hit** make sth/sb of sth/sb *make sth/sb* out mind penetrate picture read between the lines idiom reading realization take sth in twig See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Sympathy & compassion Empathy and sensitivity understand verb (REALIZE) 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). [ I or T ] formal used when making certain that someone knows what you mean and will do as you want: I don't want you to see that boy again. Understand?/Do you understand?/Is that understood? it is understood formal used to refer to something such as a rule that everyone knows and accepts: In the library it is understood that people should talk quietly. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Understanding and comprehending apprehend apprehension at your fingertips idiom attune bear in on/upon common fathom feel fingertip hit** make sth/sb of sth/sb *make sth/sb* out mind penetrate picture read between the lines idiom reading realization take sth in twig See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Linguistics: question words & expressions Idiom(s) make yourself understood understandverb us/ˌʌn·dərˈstænd/past tense and past participle understood /ˌʌn·dərˈstʊd/ understand verb (KNOW) to know the meaning of something, or to know how a person feels and why the person behaves in a particular way: [ + question word ] I don’t understand what he means. [ T ] Is there anyone here who understands English? [ T ] It was so noisy I couldn’t understand (= recognize) a word he was saying. [ I ] If you choose not to come, I’ll understand. [ T ] He claimed that no one ever understood him (= had any sympathy for him or knew what he was feeling). [ + question word ] I understand how she feels about the loss of her dog. [ T ] It is understood that (= Everyone knows and accepts that) you don’t bring food or drinks into the library. understand verb (BELIEVE) [ T ] to believe something is true because you have been told something that causes you to think it:** [ + (that) clause ] I understand (that) the show will go on, but with a different cast. I understood him to say (= I believed that he said) that the trip had been canceled.
随便看	keep sb in the picture keep sb off sth keep sb on keep sb posted keep sb sweet keep sb up keep sb/sth away keep sb/sth from sth keep sb/sth off sth keep sb/sth on a tight rein keep sb/sth out keep sb/sth out of sth keep score keep someone at bay keep someone company keep someone guessing keep someone posted keep someone up keep someone/something out of something keep something at bay keep something from someone keep something off something keep something quiet keep something to yourself keep something/someone out of somewhere

understandverb

understand verb (KNOW)

understand verb (REALIZE)

Idiom(s)

understandverb

understand verb (KNOW)

understand verb (BELIEVE)