| 单词 | underestimate |
| 释义 | underestimate underestimate verb, noun
■ verb // [+ obj]
1 to think or guess that the amount, cost or size of sth is smaller than it really is: They grossly underestimated the costs involved. The scale of the challenge we face should not be underestimated.
2 to not realize how good, strong, determined, etc. sb really is: It would be unwise to underestimate our rivals.
OPP OVERESTIMATE
underestimation // noun [C,U]: a serious underestimation of the costs
■ noun // [C]
an estimate about the size, cost, etc. of sth that is too low: The figure of €20 bn is probably a serious underestimate of the costs. |
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