underestimate
动词
定义 underestimate 动词
amount(数量)
- B2Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
to fail to properly assess or understand the actual cost, size, difficulty, or extent of something.
低估；对…估计不足
Initially, the contractor quoted me 2,000 euros, but now they claim they underestimated and it will cost at least 3,000 euros.
一开始，承包商报价2000欧元，但现在他们声称低估了，成本至少需要3000欧元。
The difficulty of getting both parties to negotiate should not be underestimated.
让双方进行谈判的难度不应被低估。
We underestimated the total amount of time needed to complete this project.
我们低估了完成这个项目所需的总时间。
person(人物)
- C1Transitive(及物动词)
to fail to recognize the strength, skill, intelligence, or determination of someone, particularly a competitor.
低估；轻视（尤指竞争对手）
Never underestimate your adversaries!
永远不要低估你的对手！
He underestimated his opponent's strength, resulting in his loss of the match.
他低估了对手的实力，导致输掉了比赛。
We should not underestimate the impact of new competitors in the market.
我们不应该低估市场上新竞争者的影响力。