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underestimating

UK /ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪtɪŋ/US /ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪtɪŋ/

词源

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

verb

❶ 低估某人或某事物的能力、价值或难度,通常导致判断错误或准备不足。

“He made the mistake of underestimating his opponent's strength.”

(他犯了低估对手实力的错误。)

“Many people are underestimating the impact of climate change.”

(许多人低估了气候变化的影响。)

同义词:undervaluing, minimizing, belittling

常见短语

underestimating the power of — 低估某事物的力量或影响力,常用于提醒不要忽视重要因素。

“They were underestimating the power of social media in shaping opinions.”

(他们低估了社交媒体在塑造舆论方面的力量。)