underestimate

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Definitions

v.

To judge the value, amount, or ability of someone or something as lower than it actually is.

低估;对…估计不足

n.

An estimate that is lower than the true or actual value.

偏低的估计

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
underbelow, insufficiently
+
estimateother
=underestimate

Common Collocations

  • 1.underestimate the risk低估风险
  • 2.seriously underestimate严重低估
  • 3.underestimate one's ability低估某人的能力
  • 4.underestimate the impact低估影响

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Never underestimate the power of consistent daily practice.

  • 2.

    The manager underestimated how long the project would take to complete.

  • 3.

    Underestimating your opponent is one of the most common mistakes in competition.

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