This argument aimed at the understanding rather than the emotions.这场辩论针对的是理解而不是感情。
We have reached an understanding with them.我们和他们达成了协议。
His understanding of English is good.他对英语的理解力很好。
We must have a clear understanding of the problem.我们对这一问题必须有一个清醒的认识。

understanding, accord, agreement
参见accord条。

用作定语
▲～+n.
The youth was fortunate in having understanding parents.这个青年有通情达理的父母,真幸运。
用作表语
▲S+be+～
Try to be understanding.请多谅解。
Because she is understanding,people around her confide in her.因为她通情达理,周围的人都相信她。
▲S+be+～+prep.-phrase
She was understanding about what happened.她了解所有发生的事。