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estimations

UK //ˌestɪˈmeɪʃənz//US //ˌestɪˈmeɪʃənz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'aestimatio',意为'估价'或'评价',通过古法语 'estimation' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 对数量、大小或价值的粗略计算或判断,通常基于不完整的信息或经验。

“The estimations of the project cost varied widely among the experts.”

(专家们对项目成本的估算差异很大。)

“Her estimations of the time required were surprisingly accurate.”

(她对所需时间的估计出奇地准确。)

❶ 对某人或某事的评价或看法,通常带有主观判断。

“Her high estimations of his abilities motivated him to work harder.”

(她对他能力的高度评价激励他更加努力。)

“I have a low estimation of people who don't keep their promises.”

(我对不守信用的人评价很低。)

同义词:calculations, assessments, evaluations, appraisals, judgments

常见短语

rough estimations — 粗略的估算,指没有精确数据支持的大致判断。

“We only have rough estimations of the population in that area.”

(我们对那个地区的人口只有粗略的估算。)

in one's estimation — 根据某人的判断或看法,表达个人的主观评价。

“In my estimation, the plan is too risky to implement.”

(在我看来,这个计划实施起来风险太大。)