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underused

UK/,ʌndɚ'juzd/US/ˌʌndəˈju:zd/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Used less than it could or should be

未充分利用的,使用率低的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
under-below, insufficiently
+
useuse
+
-dpast tense / completed
=underused

under- (insufficiently) + used = 'not used enough.'

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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The library's study rooms are badly underused.

  • 2.

    He is an underused player with real talent.

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