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understand
/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/
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Local audio pilot: technical checks passed; new candidates still need listening review.
English pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Audio-factory quality review passed
- past
- understood
- third person
- understands
- past participle
- understood
- present participle
- understanding
1 · verb
To grasp the meaning of words, a situation or an idea.
明白话语、情况或概念的意思。
The past and participle are understood; it is fine to ask for clarification.
I understand the words, but not the whole sentence.
English pronunciation · Device-generated pronunciation (depends on browser and system voices)
Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
我理解这些词，但不理解整个句子。
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Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
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