understanding1/͵ʌndɚˋstændIŋ; ˌʌndəˈstændIŋ/n 1 [U] knowledge about something based on learning or experience 了解﹐理解: +of major advances in our understanding of the brain 我们对大脑的了解的重大进展2 [U] the ability to think or learn about something 理解力: a concept that is beyond the understanding of a four-year-old 一个超越四岁儿童理解能力的概念3 [singular 单数] an unofficial or informal agreement〔非官方或非正式的〕协定: I thought we had an understanding about the price. 我想我们在价格上已经谈妥了。4 [U] sympathy towards someone 理解﹔谅解: Harry thanked us for our understanding. 哈里对我们的谅解表示感谢。
understanding2adj showing sympathy towards someone who has problems 能谅解的﹐宽容的: an understanding boss 一位通情达理的上司