了解

了解 [liǎo jiě]

1. ■ （知道得清楚） understand; comprehend; acquaintance:

了解事物发展的规律 understand the laws of development of things;

一位优秀的教师必须了解儿童。 A good teacher must understand children.

你如果能正确和有效地使用一个字， 你就了解它了。 If you can use a word correctly and effectively, you comprehend it.

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常用词组

1. ■ （打听， 调查） find out; acquaint oneself with:

了解国内外科学技术发展情况 keep abreast of current development in science and technology at home and abroad