Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #1826
estimate
估算；估计
核心释义
A rough or approximate calculation of the value, size, or cost of something.
- 1.
对某物价值、大小或成本的粗略计算或评估
A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.
- 2.
对数量、程度或价值的近似计算
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
- 3.
某个正数的上限
An upper limitation on some positive quantity.
- 4.
对某物或某人品质的判断
a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
- 5.
评估某物价值的文件(如用于保险或税务)
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
估价单；评估报告；评价；判断；上限；上界；对某物价值、大小或成本的粗略计算或评估；对数量、程度或价值的近似计算
用法In use
The contractor gave us an estimate for the kitchen renovation.
用法提示：名词，表示对工程费用的近似计算。
According to the latest estimate, over 200 people attended the event.
用法提示：名词，表示对人数的大致判断。
You need to submit a written estimate to the insurance company for the damage.
用法提示：名词，表示评估价值的文件。
an estimate of what it would cost
many factors are involved in any estimate of human life
make an estimate of sth
of 后接被估算的对象；表示“为某事估价”时也可用 make an estimate for sth。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- rough estimate
- 粗略估计
- Can you give me a rough estimate of the cost?你能给我一个粗略的成本估计吗？
- accurate estimate
- 准确估计
- We need an accurate estimate before starting the project.在开始项目之前，我们需要一个准确的估计。
- cost estimate
- 成本估算
- The contractor provided a cost estimate for the renovation.承包商提供了翻新的成本估算。
- estimate of
- 对……的估计
- The estimate of the damage was much higher than expected.对损失的估计远高于预期。
- estimate for
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记'estimate'里有'mate'（伙伴），伙伴帮你估算。
语境与语域Context & Register
该词作为名词时，语域混合：在保险评估、成本估算等专业领域较正式，在日常评价和粗略计算时较中性；多用于书面或口头表达，具体取决于语境。
语法说明Grammar Note
作为可数名词，常用复数形式estimates。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
No exact rhymes exist because the stressed vowel /ɛ/ in 'estimate' does not match the stressed vowels in similar-looking words. Words sharing the 'est' spelling (e.g., 'estate', 'establish') have different stress and vowel sounds. Words ending in '-imate' (e.g., 'intimate', 'ultimate', 'legitimate') are pronounced with /ɪ/ in the final syllable, while 'estimate' uses /ɨ/; however, they are useful for spelling comparison.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
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