
好词典

源自拉丁语 aestimabilis(可评估的),通过古法语 estimable 进入英语,与动词 estimate 同源。
❶ 值得尊敬的,形容人或事物因其品质、成就或行为而受到高度评价。
“She is an estimable scholar in the field of ancient history.”
(她是古代历史领域一位值得尊敬的学者。)
“His estimable efforts in charity work have helped thousands.”
(他在慈善工作中令人敬佩的努力帮助了成千上万的人。)
❶ 可估计的,指数量或价值能够被大致计算或判断。
“The estimable cost of the project is around two million dollars.”
(该项目的可估计成本约为两百万美元。)
“There is no estimable damage after the minor earthquake.”
(这次轻微地震后没有可估计的损失。)
estimable achievement — 指值得高度赞扬的成就,常用于正式场合描述重大成功。
“Winning the Nobel Prize is an estimable achievement for any scientist.”
(获得诺贝尔奖对任何科学家来说都是值得高度赞扬的成就。)