| 主要翻译 |
| underestimate [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (amount: estimate too low) (数量) | 低估
dī gū |
| | The translator underestimated the work involved and had to ask the client for an extension. The builder underestimated the costs for the project and ended up making a loss. |
| | 那位翻译低估了工作量，所以不得不要求客户宽限交稿时间。建造商低估了这个项目的成本，最后亏了本。 |
| underestimate [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (not think highly enough of) (人) | 低估，小看
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| | The boss underestimates Linda; she's capable of much more complicated jobs, if only he'd give them to her! |
| | 老板低估了琳达，她有能力处理更复杂的工作，只是苦于老板不给她分派这样的工作罢了！ |
| underestimate [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (fail to expect full effect, reaction) (影响，反应等) | 低估
dī gū |
| | The prank callers underestimated the effect of the trick they played; they were horrified when they realised they'd got someone fired. |
| | 打恶作剧电话的人低估他们行为造成的影响；听闻有人因此被开除，他们恐惧极了。 |
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| 其他翻译 |
| underestimate nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (low figure) | 过低的估价，估计过低的数额
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| | | 估计过低的数量
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| | The projected cost of the new dam is almost certainly an underestimate. |