understood
understood — 形容詞
1. referring to a fact, idea, or piece of information that has been fully grasped i
充分理解
對某事物含義完全掌握
referring to a fact, idea, or piece of information that has been fully grasped in all its important details after study or explanation; the state where comprehension of something is complete.
After the lecture, Christopher felt that the main concept was understood by everyone in the room.
演講結束後，Christopher 覺得教室裡的每個人都理解了主要概念。
passive: was understood by [group]
Hari checked his notes to make sure the instructions were understood before starting the project.
Hari 檢查了他的筆記，以確保在開始專案前已經理解所有指示。
The teacher asked whether the grammar rule was understood before she began the next lesson.
老師問大家是否理解了這條文法規則，然後才開始教下一課。
Once the key ideas are understood, the rest of the chapter becomes much easier.
一旦理解了關鍵概念，後面的章節就會變得容易許多。
Abigail struggled with the recipe until each step was understood clearly.
Abigail 做這道菜時遇到困難，直到清楚理解每一個步驟才順利完成。
- grasped
More informal; often used for quick or intuitive comprehension
- comprehended
More formal; implies deep intellectual understanding
- appreciated
Emphasizes recognition of value or significance, not just factual grasp
- misunderstood
The direct opposite — grasped incorrectly
- unclear
Describes the information itself rather than the mental state
文法句型
be understood
become understood
make oneself understood
用法筆記
Commonly appears in the passive construction 'be understood' to describe the moment comprehension is achieved. Distinguish from sense 2, which describes a mutual arrangement between parties rather than intellectual grasp.
常見錯誤
2. referring to an arrangement, rule, or set of terms that has been formally or inf
約定好的
各方共同接受的安排或條款
referring to an arrangement, rule, or set of terms that has been formally or informally accepted by all the people involved, without needing to be written down for confirmation.
It was understood between the two teams that the meeting would start at nine o'clock.
雙方都約定好會議會在九點開始。
it was understood that... — formal mutual agreement
The payment terms were understood and accepted by both sides before the deal was signed.
付款條件雙方在簽約前已經約定好並接受。
Mauricio and Luca had an understood agreement not to discuss work during lunch.
Mauricio 和 Luca 約定好不在午餐時間討論工作。
It was understood among the housemates that quiet hours started at ten o'clock.
同住的室友們約定好，安靜時間從晚上十點開始。
As a family, they had an understood arrangement that everyone helped with the cooking.
他們全家約定好，每個人都要幫忙做飯。
- disputed
Not yet agreed upon; still under disagreement
文法句型
it was understood that...
[noun] was understood between [plural noun]
用法筆記
Frequently appears with 'between' or 'among' to indicate the parties involved in the mutual arrangement. This sense emphasizes shared acceptance rather than intellectual comprehension — distinguish from sense 1.
常見錯誤
3. referring to a meaning, rule, or expectation that is implied by context or socia
不言而喻
無須明說即可體會的
referring to a meaning, rule, or expectation that is implied by context or social convention rather than directly stated in words; something that everyone involved knows without being told.
It is understood that employees should not use their phones during working hours.
員工在工作時間不應使用手機，這是不言而喻的規定。
it is understood that... — formal implied rule construction
In a library, the need for silence is understood without anyone saying a word.
在圖書館裡，保持安靜的需要不用任何人開口就能體會。
Mayumi's nod was an understood signal that she agreed with the plan.
Mayumi 點了點頭，這是一個不言而喻的信號，表示她同意這個計劃。
The rules at the gym are understood even though they are never written anywhere.
健身房的規則即使從未寫在任何地方，大家也都心知肚明。
Kofi's car broke down. Alessia drove him to work — it was understood she would.
Kofi 的車拋錨了，Alessia 順道載他去上班——她本來就該這樣做，這是不言而喻的。
文法句型
it is understood that...
[noun] is understood without [verb]-ing
用法筆記
Commonly introduces an implied social convention or expectation in the pattern 'it is understood that...' This sense does not involve a specific agreement between named parties (distinguish from sense 2) nor intellectual grasp after study (distinguish from sense 1).