"underestimate" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 低估

Definition

认为某人或某事比实际更不重要、不强大或不优秀；低估实际数量或价值。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Underestimate” 比 “underrate” 更正式，常用于能力、风险或数量。常见用法有 'underestimate someone'，'underestimate the risks'，'never underestimate'。不要和“overestimate”混淆，后者是相反意思。

Examples

Don't underestimate how hard this test is.

不要**低估**这场考试的难度。

They underestimated the amount of food we needed.

他们**低估了**我们需要的食物量。

You shouldn't underestimate her skills.

你不应该**低估**她的技能。

Many people underestimate how much time a new project will take.

许多人**低估**了新项目需要的时间。

Never underestimate the power of a good night's sleep.

千万不要**低估**睡个好觉的力量。

I totally underestimated how expensive living in the city would be.

我完全**低估了**在城市生活的花费。