1.(grasp)+of language, concept了解；掌握；知识
2.(informal agreement)(非正式)协议；默契；共识
There was an understanding between us.我们两个人有默契。
3.(sympathy)理解；谅解
She showed great love and understanding.她表现出了十足的爱和理解。
We would like to thank them for their patience and understanding.我们要感谢他们的耐心和理解。
4.understanding between sb/sth and sb/sth
(friendliness)…和…之间的相互理解和信任
There was complete understanding between us.我们完全能够理解彼此并相互信任。
greater understanding between sb/sth and sb/sth…与…之间更好的理解和信任
There is a need for greater understanding between management and workers.管理层与工人之间需要更好的理解与信任。
5.<尤英>(engagement to be married)非正式订婚；婚约
We had not set a date for marriage but there was an understanding between us.结婚的日子我们还没定, 婚约是已 经定了。
6.(interpretation)领会；理解
It is my understanding that this torture has been going on for many years.据我了解, 这种折磨已经持续很多年了。