understand
🇺🇸
/ˌʌndərˈstænd/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌndəˈstænd/
verb
A1
to know the meaning of words or what someone says
I understand the question, but I don't know the answer.
我理解這個問題，但我不知道答案。
A1
to know how or why something happens
I don't understand how this machine works.
我不明白這台機器是如何運作的。
A1
to know how someone feels or why they act a certain way
My best friend always understands my feelings.
我最好的朋友總是理解我的感受。
R
to believe something is true based on what you've heard
I understand that the meeting has been canceled.
我聽說會議已經取消了。
R
to agree on something without saying it
We understand that we need to finish by Friday.
我們心照不宣地知道需要在週五前完成。
R
to know that a word is missing but still understand the meaning
In 'She can sing', the word 'well' is understood.
在'她會唱歌'這句話中，'很好'這個詞是隱含的。
translation
理解, 明白, 體諒, 獲悉, 默契, 意會
詞形變化
Past
understood
Perfect
understood
3rd Present
understanding
Progressive
understanding