underestimate
/ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4761 in the learning path
低估；小看
Definitions
v. To judge something as less important, capable, or large than reality
低估；小看
n. An estimate that is lower than the actual amount
偏低的估计
Example
We underestimated the traffic and arrived half an hour late.
我们低估了交通拥堵程度，结果迟到了半小时。
Policymakers should not underestimate the long-term effects of poor housing on children's health and educational achievement.
政策制定者不应低估恶劣住房条件对儿童健康和学业表现的长期影响。
Collocations
- underestimate the cost
- underestimate the importance of
- seriously underestimate
Word family
- underestimation (n.)
- estimate (v.)
- estimation (n.)
Synonyms
- underrate
Antonyms
- overestimate
Usage tip
动词末尾读/ meɪt /，名词末尾读/ mət /。
FAQ
- What does underestimate mean?
- To judge something as less important, capable, or large than reality An estimate that is lower than the actual amount
- How is underestimate pronounced?
- UK /ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/, US /ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
