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Underestimating Meaning in English

word · lemma: underestimate

ˌəndɝˈɛstɪˌmeɪtɪŋ
uhn-der-ES-ti-may-ting
ˌʌndəɹˈɛstɪmˌeɪtɪŋ
UN-duh-RES-ti-may-ting

释义

Judging something or someone as less important, difficult, or powerful than they actually are.

用法与细微差别

Often used when someone fails to realize the true ability, difficulty, or value of someone or something. Common in both formal and informal English. Typical error: confusing with 'overestimating' (the opposite). Used as a present participle: 'He is underestimating the challenge.'

例句

You are underestimating how hard this test will be.

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They are underestimating my skills.

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We keep underestimating the time this project needs.

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People are always underestimating her just because she's quiet.

natural

I think you’re underestimating how expensive this trip will get.

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By underestimating the risks, they put the whole company in danger.

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