undervalue
UK/ʌndə'væljuː/US/.ʌndә'vælju:/
C2
Definitions
v.
To assign too low a value to; to underestimate the worth of
低估；看轻
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedunder-below, insufficiently
+
valuestrong, worth, value
=undervalue
under- (too little) + value = 'to set the value too low.' For money (an undervalued stock) or people (feel undervalued at work).
Common Collocations
- 1.undervalue someone看轻某人
- 2.undervalue assets低估资产
- 3.feel undervalued感到不被重视
Example Sentences
- 1.
Many investors believe the stock is undervalued.
- 2.
Don't undervalue the importance of rest.