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单词 overestimate
释义
overestimate
vərestɪmeɪt vərestɪmət ˌoʊvərˈɛstəˌmeɪt ˈoʊvərˌɛstəmɪt
Word forms: plural , 3rd person singular present tense overestimates, present participle overestimating, past tense , past participle overestimated
The verb is pronounced /ˌəʊvər'estɪmeɪt/. The noun is pronounced /ˌəʊvər'estɪmət/. 动词读作 /ˌəʊvər'estɪmeɪt/。名词读作 /ˌəʊvər'estɪmət/
1 VERB 过高估计(数量、重要性等) If you say that someone overestimates something, you mean that they think it is greater in amount or importance than it really is. 过高估计(数量、重要性等) [Also VERB]
  • With hindsight, he was overestimating their desire for peace. [VERB noun]

    事后看来,他高估了他们对和平的渴望。

Overestimate is also a noun.
  • Average earnings in the South East were about £9,000, although that may be an overestimate.

    东南地区的平均收入约为9,000英镑,虽然这可能是一个偏高的估计。

overestimation
  • This led to an overestimation of what conceptual thinking could contribute to practical life.

    这导致人们高估了概念式思考对实际生活的影响。

  • ...excessive overestimation of one's own importance.

    对自身重要性的极度高估

2 VERB 再怎么估量(都不为过) If you say that something cannot be overestimated, you are emphasizing that you think it is very important. 再怎么估量(都不为过) [emphasis]
  • The importance of participating in the life of the country cannot be overestimated. [be VERB-ed]

    参与国家生活的重要性再怎么说都不为过。

  • It is hard to overestimate the potential gains from this process. [VERB noun]

    这一工艺的潜在收益不可估量。

3 VERB 过高评价(某人) If you overestimate someone, you think that they have more of a skill or quality than they really have. 过高评价(某人)
  • I think you overestimate me, Fred. [VERB noun]

    我认为你高估我了,弗雷德。

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