Wordiyounderuse
🇬🇧 UK/ʌndə'juːz/🇺🇸 US/,ʌndә'ju:z/
Definitions
v.
To use something less than is expected, needed, or optimal
未充分利用；使用不足
n.
The act of using something less than expected or needed
使用不足；未充分利用
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.underuse available resources未充分利用现有资源
- 2.chronically underuse长期使用不足
- 3.[underuse existing capacity][未充分发挥现有产能]
- 4.tend to underuse倾向于利用不足
Example Sentences
- 1.
Many schools underuse technology that could greatly enhance student learning.
- 2.
The report found that hospitals tend to underuse preventive care measures.
- 3.
It would be a shame to underuse such a talented and experienced employee.