Word · Frequency #6426
underestimates
低估
underestimates is the plural of underestimate.
核心释义
His underestimate of the difficulty caused problems.
an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
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过低的估计；低估。
An estimate that is too low.
过低的估计；低估。
用法In use
Many people underestimate the amount of time needed to complete this project.
用法提示：动词原形underestimate在句中表示“低估”。
She underestimated her opponent's strength and lost the match.
用法提示：过去式underestimated用于描述过去发生的低估行为。
Don't underestimate the power of a simple apology.
用法提示：祈使句中用动词原形underestimate，表示“不要低估”。
underestimate sb/sth
Don't underestimate your opponent.
不要低估你的对手。
underestimate how/what/why...
We underestimated how difficult the exam would be.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- underestimate the importance
- 低估重要性
- Never underestimate the importance of good communication.永远不要低估良好沟通的重要性。
- underestimate the cost
- 低估成本
- They underestimated the cost of the project by millions.他们低估了项目成本数百万。
- underestimate the difficulty
- 低估困难
- Don't underestimate the difficulty of learning a new language.不要低估学习一门新语言的困难。
- underestimate the power
- 低估力量
- Many people underestimate the power of social media.许多人低估了社交媒体的力量。
- underestimate the impact
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
under（下）+ estimate（估）→ 低估。想象在桥下估桥高，容易低估。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：中性。典型场景：评价、预测或比较。中文注释：通常用于正式或半正式语境，表示对某事物的价值、数量或重要性估计过低。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Words sharing the same stressed vowel and ending '-estimate' (e.g., estimate, overestimate) truly rhyme with 'underestimate'. However, lookalikes like 'intimate' (verb) stress the first syllable and have a different vowel, so they do not rhyme.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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