understand
動詞
定義 understand 動詞
know(知道)
- A1Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
to know the meaning of something that someone says
明白；理解
She re-explained the entire concept, but I still didn't understand.
她重新解释了整个概念，但我还是不明白。
Does anyone here understand Arabic?
这里有人懂阿拉伯语吗？
I believe he was calling from a club—it was so noisy that I couldn't understand a single word he said.
我相信他是从俱乐部打来的——太吵了，我听不懂他说的一个字。
- A2Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
to know why or how something happens or works
弄懂；搞明白
We still do not completely understand how the brain functions.
我们仍然不完全了解大脑是如何运作的。
I've been trying to understand how this complex mechanism operates.
我一直在试图了解这个复杂的机制是如何运作的。
Scientists are working hard to understand the reasons behind this phenomenon.
科学家们正在努力了解这一现象背后的原因。
- B1Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
to know how someone feels or why someone behaves in a particular way
理解；体谅
My wife does not understand me.
我妻子不理解我。
Sometimes I don't understand James.
有时候我不理解詹姆斯。
You cannot comprehend what it feels like to beg on the streets.
你无法理解在街上乞讨是什么感觉。
realize(意识)
- C1Transitive(及物动词)formal(正式)
to know or realize something because you have been told it
得知；获悉；听说
I understand you're interested in borrowing some money from us.
我得知你有兴趣向我们借一些钱。
The director gave her to understand that she would be promoted.
导演让她得知她将会被升职。
It is understood that an anonymous buyer paid $1 million for the three paintings.
据了解，一位匿名买家以100万美元买下了这三幅画。
- Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)formal(正式)
used when making certain that someone knows what you mean and will do as you want
（用于询问他人是否明白自己所表达的意思并按要求去做）明白
I don't want you to see that boy again, understand?
我不希望你再看见那个男孩，明白了吗？
This report must be submitted by tomorrow, is that understood?
这份报告必须在明天之前提交，明白了吗？
I need you to start working now, do you understand?
我需要你现在就开始工作，明白了吗？
片語 understand 動詞
- it is understood
Used to indicate that something, such as a rule, is commonly known and accepted by everyone.
心照不宣
• In the office, it is understood that cell phones should be turned off during meetings.
在办公室里，大家都知道开会时应该关掉手机。
- understand someone to mean something
to interpret someone's intentions or meaning, often incorrectly.
（尤指错误地）认为某人意指某事。
• I understood her to mean lunch together, but I misunderstood her to mean meeting at the cafe.
我以为她的意思是一起吃午餐，但我误解了她的意思是要在咖啡馆见面。
- understand each other/one another
This phrase describes a situation where two individuals have a mutual comprehension of each other's thoughts, intentions, and desires, often leading to agreement.
彼此理解
• After years of working together, they understand each other's working style very well.
经过多年共事，他们非常了解彼此的工作风格。
成語
- make yourself understood
To communicate one's thoughts or intentions clearly and effectively so that others can understand.
表达清楚
• At the international conference, she was able to make herself understood by clearly articulating her views despite the language differences.
在国际会议上，尽管存在语言差异，她仍能清晰地阐述自己的观点，使他人理解她的意思。