Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #1826
estimate
估算；估计
A rough or approximate calculation of the value, size, or cost of something.
- 1.
A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.
对某物价值、大小或成本的粗略计算或评估
- 2.
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
对数量、程度或价值的近似计算
- 3.
An upper limitation on some positive quantity.
某个正数的上限
- 4.
a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
对某物或某人品质的判断
- 5.
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
评估某物价值的文件(如用于保险或税务)
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
In use
The contractor gave us an estimate for the kitchen renovation.
According to the latest estimate, over 200 people attended the event.
You need to submit a written estimate to the insurance company for the damage.
an estimate of what it would cost
many factors are involved in any estimate of human life
Connections
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
- 为……的估算
- We received an estimate for the repair work.我们收到了维修工作的估算。
Idioms & figurative uses
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记'estimate'里有'mate'（伙伴），伙伴帮你估算。
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。
Grammar Note
作为可数名词，常用复数形式estimates。
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.
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。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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