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underestimated

UK //ˌʌn.dəˈres.tɪ.meɪt//US //ˌʌn.dɚˈes.tə.meɪt//

词源

源自 under-(不足) + estimate(估计),字面意思是估计不足。

verb

❶ 低估,指对某人或某事的真实能力、价值或重要性估计不足,通常导致判断失误。

“We underestimated the difficulty of the project and ran out of time.”

(我们低估了这个项目的难度,结果时间不够用了。)

“She underestimated her opponent and lost the match.”

(她低估了对手的实力,结果输掉了比赛。)

同义词:undervalue, underrate, misjudge

常见短语

never underestimate — 强调不要低估某人或某事的重要性或能力,常用于提醒或警告。

“Never underestimate the importance of a good night's sleep.”

(永远不要低估一夜好眠的重要性。)