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underestimate

释义

underestimate

noun countable

UK /ˌʌndərˈestɪmət/

Word Forms

singular	underestimate
plural	underestimates

1
a wrong idea that something is smaller, less important etc than it really is
The figure of £10 million was a serious underestimate.
Synonyms and related words
Mistakes
fail
miscommunication
error

underestimate

noun countable

US /ˌʌndərˈestɪmət/

Word Forms

singular	underestimate
plural	underestimates

1
a wrong idea that something is smaller, less important, etc. than it really is
The figure of $10 million was a serious underestimate.
Synonyms and related words
Mistakes
fail
miscommunication
error

underestimate

verb transitive

UK /ˌʌndərˈestɪˌmeɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	underestimate
he/she/it	underestimates
present participle	underestimating
past tense	underestimated
past participle	underestimated

1
to think that someone has less power or ability than they really have
Their big mistake was to underestimate their opponents’ skill in handling the news media.
Synonyms and related words
To not value something or someone
undervalue
underrate
disregard
2
to think or guess that something is smaller, less important etc than it really is
We had seriously underestimated the cost of fitting a new kitchen.
The importance of a good diet should not be underestimated.
Synonyms and related words
To guess
guess
estimate
gauge
Synonyms and related words
To not value something or someone
undervalue
underrate
disregard

underestimate

verb transitive

US /ˌʌndərˈestɪˌmeɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	underestimate
he/she/it	underestimates
present participle	underestimating
past tense	underestimated
past participle	underestimated

1
to think that someone has less power or ability than they really have
Their big mistake was to underestimate their opponents’ skill in handling the news media.
Synonyms and related words
To not value something or someone
undervalue
underrate
disregard
2
to think or guess that something is smaller, less important, etc. than it really is
We have seriously underestimated the cost of this trip.
Synonyms and related words
To guess
guess
estimate
gauge
Synonyms and related words
To not value something or someone
undervalue
underrate
disregard

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