n.①谅解，（非正式）协议 ②理解（力） ③相互理解，融洽
adj.体谅的，宽容的，通情达理的
- According to my understanding of the letter, it means something quite different. 按照我对该信的理解，它的意思完全不同。
- The other students admired his depth of understanding. 别的学生佩服他的理解力深刻。
搭配：
- come to/reach/arrive at an understanding 达成协议
My father was very furious at first, but eventually we reached an understanding. 我的父亲起初非常愤怒，但最终我们达成了一致的意见。
- beyond one’s understanding 无法理解
There are so many things that are beyond our understanding. 世上有太多我们无法理解的事。
- a man of understanding 善解人意的人
The author was a man of understanding. 该作家是一个善解人意的人。
辨析：
- understanding 通情达理，善解人意，动感情
Democracy is based on good will and mutual understanding. 民主建立在善意和相互理解的基础上。
- understandable （行为等）可以理解的
His unhappiness was understandable. 他不高兴是可以理解的。
- comprehension 理解，理性认识，不动感情
What Jock had done was beyond my comprehension. 我无法理解乔克的所作所为。
