vt.[W]

1. 理解；懂；熟谙[+wh-]
   Does he understand Japanese?

   他懂日文吗？

   Do you understand how to operate the machine?

   你懂得如何操纵这部机器吗？

   I don't understand what you're talking about.

   我不明白你在说什么。

2. 认识到；了解[+wh-][+（that）]
3. 据闻，获悉[+（that）][O2]
   I understand her to be a distant relation of his.

   据我了解，她是他的一位远亲。

   I understand that you will be moving here soon.

   我听说你就要搬到这儿来住了。

4. 认为；推断[+（that）]
   We understand that you don't approve of our idea.

   据我们了解，你不赞成我们的想法。

5. 将……理解为[+（that）][O2]
   They understand literature as language well used.

   他们把文学解释为用得好的语言。

6. 将……看作不言自明；省略[H]
   In this sentence the verb is understood.

   在这个句子里，动词省略了。

vi.[W]

1. 理解；懂得
   Now I understand.

   现在我懂了。

2. 熟悉[（+about）]
   He understands about diplomatic etiquette.

   他熟知外交礼节。

v.

1. perceive the intended meaning of (words, a speaker, or a language).
   ▸perceive the significance, explanation, or cause of.
   ▸interpret or view in a particular way.
2. infer from information received:
   I understand you're at art school.
   ▸supply (a missing word, phrase, or idea) mentally.
   ▸assume to be the case; take for granted.
3. be sympathetically aware of:
   I understand how you feel.