underestimate
動詞
定義 underestimate 動詞
amount(數量)
- B2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to fail to properly assess or understand the actual cost, size, difficulty, or extent of something.
低估；對…估計不足
Initially, the contractor quoted me 2,000 euros, but now they claim they underestimated and it will cost at least 3,000 euros.
一開始，承包商報價2000歐元，但現在他們聲稱低估了，成本至少需要3000歐元。
The difficulty of getting both parties to negotiate should not be underestimated.
讓雙方進行談判的難度不應被低估。
We underestimated the total amount of time needed to complete this project.
我們低估了完成這個專案所需的總時間。
person(人物)
- C1Transitive(及物動詞)
to fail to recognize the strength, skill, intelligence, or determination of someone, particularly a competitor.
低估；輕視（尤指競爭對手）
Never underestimate your adversaries!
永遠不要低估你的對手！
He underestimated his opponent's strength, resulting in his loss of the match.
他低估了對手的實力，導致輸掉了比賽。
We should not underestimate the impact of new competitors in the market.
我們不應該低估市場上新競爭者的影響力。