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underestimate

UK /ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/US /ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/

词源

源自 under-(低于) + estimate(估计),字面意思是“估计过低”。

verb

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。)

同义词:undervalue, underrate, belittle

noun

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。)

同义词:miscalculation, misjudgment, underestimation

常见短语

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。)