thoroughly understand; be well versed in
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to understand thoroughly; to be well versed in; to master
Indicates a deep, comprehensive grasp of a subject, language, skill, or field. Often used with academic disciplines, languages, musical theory, or technical expertise.
Tā他
tōng通
xiǎo晓
wǔ五
zhǒng种
yǔ语
yán言
。
He is proficient in five languages.
Zhè这
wèi位
xué学
zhě者
tōng通
xiǎo晓
gǔ古
dài代
yīn音
lǜ律
。
This scholar has a thorough understanding of ancient musical theory.
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Yào要
fān翻
yì译
hǎo好
zhè这
bù部
zuò作
pǐn品
，
bì必
xū须
tōng通
xiǎo晓
liǎng两
zhǒng种
wén文
huà化
de的
xì细
wēi微
chā差
bié别
。
To translate this work well, one must thoroughly understand the subtle differences between the two cultures.