了解 liǎojiě verb ① (知道) understand ▸ 了解实际情况 understand the facts ▸ 增进了解 promote understanding ▸ 我了解你的心情。 I understand how you feel. ② (调查) inquire about ▸ 我想跟您了解一件事。 I’d like to ask you about something. ▸ 咱们去了解一下股市情况。 Let’s try and find out what’s happening on the stock market. |