comprehension/ˌkɒmprɪ'hen∫ən $ ˌkɑːm-/

n.

➊ the ability to understand

➋ an exercise for finding out how well students understand a language

n.

➊ [U] 理解力：[beyond (one's) comprehension] What you have done is beyond comprehension. 你的所作所为令人费解。

➋ [U; C] 理解练习，理解题：Youshould practice your reading comprehension more. 你应该多做阅读理解。

◇a listening comprehension 听力理解练习

构词comprehend （理解） + -sion

音组-ension/-en∫ən/

extension; pension; dimension; suspension; tension; comprehension