- [uncountable, singular] understanding (of something)
the knowledge that somebody has about a particular subject or situation 理解；领悟；了解 Students will gain a broad understanding of the workings of Parliament. 学生将对议会的运作有更广泛的了解。 a deep/clear understanding of something 对某事的深刻/清晰理解 Unions said her comments showed a complete lack of understanding of what the civil service does. 工会表示，她的评论显示出对公务员的工作完全缺乏了解。 She possesses a thorough understanding of the nature of the threat we are faced with. 她完全了解我们面临的威胁的性质。 The book aims to inform readers seeking a greater understanding of the issues involved. 这本书的目的是让读者对所涉及的问题有更多的了解。 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。 to develop/improve/increase understanding of something 发展/提高/增加对某事的理解 to contribute to/lead to an understanding of something 有助于/导致对某事的理解 Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar. 大多数学生对英语语法都有很好的理解。 The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not). 上帝的存在与否超出人类所能理解的范畴。
Extra ExamplesOur understanding of the process is now much better. 我们现在对这个过程的理解好多了。 Such an approach to education does not expand children's knowledge and understanding of the world. 这样的教育方式并没有扩大孩子对世界的认识和理解。 The report gave the commission an understanding of the types of problems the police were facing. 该报告让委员会了解了警方面临的问题类型。 The course is designed for healthcare professionals who need a basic understanding of the subject. 该课程是为需要对该主题有基本了解的医疗保健专业人员设计的。 All of this research informs our understanding of how disease processes work. 所有这些研究有助于我们理解疾病的发展过程。 He had a poor understanding of international law. 他对国际法了解甚少。 He showed a full understanding of the sequence of events. 他对事情的来龙去脉一清二楚。 How children change so quickly is beyond my understanding. 我无法理解孩子们怎么会变得这么快。 Scientists are seeking a better understanding of the process. 科学家们试图更好地认识这一过程。 She has only a limited understanding of what the job involves. 她对这份工作所涉内容的了解十分有限。 Some religions have a common understanding of the nature of a divine being. 一些宗教对神的本质有同样的认识。 The book aims to give children a balanced understanding of food and the environment. 这本书旨在使孩子们对食物和环境有一个全面的理解。 The idea of eternity is beyond our full understanding. 永远这一概念是我们无法完全理解的。 The students seem to have a reasonable level of understanding of how genes work. 学生们似乎对基因的作用原理有一定的理解。 This change of policy reflects a growing understanding of the extent of the problem. 政策的这一改变反映出对这个问题的理解日益加深。 You need to read more widely to gain a proper understanding of the issue. 要准确理解这个问题，你需要进行更广泛的阅读。 a book that will deepen your understanding of global warming 会加深对全球变暖理解的一本书 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。 Our growing understanding of genetics raises some complex issues. 我们对遗传学日益增长的理解提出了一些复杂的问题。 She has always shown great understanding of local political structures. 她一直对当地的政治结构表现出极大的理解。 The course should help enhance your understanding of the treatments available. 该课程应该有助于提高你对现有治疗方法的理解。 There is a general lack of understanding about the problems facing newly arrived immigrants. 对新来移民面临的问题普遍缺乏了解。 You will need to have a thorough understanding of financial systems. 你需要对金融系统有一个彻底的了解。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- human
- pass
- beyond (your) understanding
- [uncountable, singular]
the ability to understand why people behave in a particular way and to forgive them when they do something wrong 理解；谅解；体谅 Organizers of the rally say they want to promote understanding, tolerance and open-mindedness 集会的组织者表示，他们希望促进理解、宽容和思想开放 These efforts would foster mutual understanding and respect for different values. 这些努力将促进相互理解和对不同价值观的尊重。 We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding. 我们必须以同情和谅解的态度来处理这个问题。 Try to show a little more understanding. 尽量表现出多一点理解。 - understanding between A and B
We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations. 我们正在寻求两国间的进一步了解。
Extra ExamplesHe didn't show much understanding towards her when she lost her job. 她失业的时候他并没有对她表现出多少体谅。 Greater contact between the two groups should lead to a better mutual understanding. 两个集团更多的接触应该会增进彼此的谅解。 She gave me a look filled with sympathetic understanding. 她看了我一眼，目光中充满同情。 She suddenly had a new understanding for her mother. 她突然对妈妈有了新的认识。 a force for understanding among the races 促进不同种族之间相互理解的力量
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- deeper
- great
- common
- …
- show
- bring
- bring about
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- understanding among
- understanding between
- understanding for
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- [countable, usually singular]
an informal agreement （非正式的）协议 - understanding about something
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。 - understanding that…
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。 - understanding with somebody
I think I've reached an understanding with my mother. 我想我已经和妈妈达成共识了。
Extra ExamplesTopics Discussion and agreementb2I have a clear understanding with any lawyer I hire. 我与我雇用的所有律师都有明晰的协议。 There is an unspoken understanding that Hugh will be in charge while Jane is away. 大家有了默契，简不在的时候由休来负责。 They came to an understanding on when final payment was to be made. 他们就最后付款日期达成了协议。 an understanding between the companies to fight against the proposed tax reform 公司之间达成的反对税制改革提案的协议
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- written
- verbal
- implicit
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- have
- come to
- reach
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- understanding between
- understanding on
- understanding with
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- understanding about something
- [uncountable, countable] understanding (of something)
the particular way in which somebody understands something 理解；看法；解释；意见
Idioms
on the understanding that…
- (formal)
used to introduce a condition that must be agreed before something 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。 I thought you gave me the book on the understanding that I could keep it. 我以为你给我那本书就是答应送给我了。