underestimate
UK/.ʌndәr'estimeit/US
IELTSTOEFLB2
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-derivedunderbelow, insufficiently
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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.