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源自 under-(低于) + estimate(估计),字面意思是“估计过低”。
❶ 低估某人或某事物的能力、重要性或价值,通常导致判断错误或准备不足。
“Never underestimate the power of a small act of kindness.”
(永远不要低估一个小小的善举的力量。)
“They underestimated the difficulty of climbing the mountain.”
(他们低估了攀登这座山的难度。)
❶ 对某人或某事物的过低估计或评价,通常导致错误的判断或结果。
“His underestimate of the problem led to failure.”
(他对问题的低估导致了失败。)
“The team's underestimate of the competition cost them the game.”
(球队对竞争对手的低估让他们输掉了比赛。)
underestimate someone/something — 低估某人或某事物的能力或重要性,通常会导致错误的判断或结果。
“You shouldn't underestimate her ability to solve problems.”
(你不应该低估她解决问题的能力。)