understanding
UK/.ʌndә'stændiŋ/US
IELTSB2
Definitions
n.
The ability to grasp the meaning of something; comprehension
理解，领悟
n.
An informal or unspoken agreement
（非正式的）谅解，共识
adj.
Sympathetic and tolerant toward others
善解人意的，体谅的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedunderstandroot
+
-ingstand, set, place
=understanding
understand + -ing = the noun/adjective of understand. As a noun it is comprehension; it also names a quiet agreement ('we have an understanding'); as an adjective it describes someone sympathetic. See understand for the curious 'stand under' origin.
Common Collocations
- 1.mutual understanding相互理解
- 2.reach an understanding达成共识
- 3.deep understanding深刻理解
Example Sentences
- 1.
She has a deep understanding of human nature.
- 2.
We reached an understanding about the rent.
- 3.
My boss was very understanding about the delay.