含义解释
短语 on the understanding that 是一个英语中常见的条件性表达,用于表示“在……的前提下”或“以……为条件”。它通常引出一个双方默认接受的前提或约定。
语法结构
该短语后接一个完整的句子(即 that 从句),构成如下结构:
主句 + on the understanding that + 从句
注意:that 有时在口语中可省略,但在正式写作中建议保留。
使用场景
- 商务沟通中明确合作前提
- 日常对话中设定条件或期望
- 书面协议或非正式约定的表述
例句参考
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I’ll lend you the car
on the understanding thatyou return it by 8 p.m. -
She accepted the job
on the understanding thatshe could work remotely two days a week. -
We agreed to the deal
on the understanding thatno further changes would be made.
近义表达
- provided that
- on condition that
- as long as
这些短语在多数情况下可互换,但 on the understanding that 更强调“双方心照不宣的共识”,而不仅是逻辑条件。