estimate
/ˈestɪmeɪt/ · /ˈestəmeɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4969 in the learning path
估计；估算
Definitions
v. To judge an approximate amount, value, or size.
估计；估算
n. An approximate calculation of an amount, value, or cost.
估计；估价
Example
We estimate the repairs will take about three days.
我们估计维修大约需要三天。
Researchers estimate that improved public transport could significantly reduce the number of cars entering city centres.
研究人员估计，改善公共交通可显著减少进入市中心的汽车数量。
Collocations
- estimate the cost
- a rough estimate
- a conservative estimate
- be estimated at
Word family
- estimation (n.)
- estimated (adj.)
- overestimate (v.)
- underestimate (v.)
Synonyms
- approximate
Usage tip
动词末尾读/eɪt/；名词末尾读/ət/。
FAQ
- What does estimate mean?
- To judge an approximate amount, value, or size. An approximate calculation of an amount, value, or cost.
- How is estimate pronounced?
- UK /ˈestɪmeɪt/, US /ˈestəmeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
