understanding between sb/sth and sb/sth

understanding between sb/sth and sb/sth
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。
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