es·ti·mate

verb

OPAL W

/ˈestɪmeɪt/

[often passive]

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they estimate	/ˈestɪmeɪt/ /ˈestɪmeɪt/
he / she / it estimates	/ˈestɪmeɪts/ /ˈestɪmeɪts/
past simple estimated	/ˈestɪmeɪtɪd/ /ˈestɪmeɪtɪd/
past participle estimated	/ˈestɪmeɪtɪd/ /ˈestɪmeɪtɪd/
-ing form estimating	/ˈestɪmeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈestɪmeɪtɪŋ/

to form an idea of the cost, size, value etc. of something, but without calculating it exactly估计；估价；估算
- estimate something to estimate the cost/value/number of something估计某物的成本／价值／数量
- The satellite will cost an estimated £400 million.这颗卫星估计要耗资 4 亿英镑。
- estimate something at something Police estimate the crowd at 30 000.警方估计聚集的人有 3 万。
- estimate something from something All variables can be estimated from the data.所有变量都可以根据数据进行估计。
- estimate something as something The number of breeding pairs was estimated as the number of pairs building nests.繁殖对的数量被估计为筑巢的对的数量。
- estimate something to do something The deal is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million.这笔交易估计价值 150 万美元左右。
- estimate (that)… We estimated (that) it would cost about €5 000.我们估计要花费大约 5 000 欧元。
- it is estimated (that)… It is estimated (that) the project will last four years.据估计，这项工程将用时四年。
- estimate how many, large, etc… It is hard to estimate how many children have dyslexia.很难估计有多少儿童患有阅读障碍。
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Extra Examples
- Estimate the time it will take to complete each section.估算一下完成每一部分需要的时间。
- Samples are usually used to estimate parameters.样本通常用于估计参数。
- The scale of the problem has been estimated by a number of different surveys.多项不同的调查估计了问题的严重程度。
- This made it possible to estimate the effect of workplace ventilation.这样就能够估计工作场所的通风效果。
- The results of the survey were used to estimate the preferences of the population at large.调查结果已用于估计公众的大致喜好。
- The strike was officially estimated to have cost $80 million.据官方估计，罢工造成了8,000 万元的损失。
- We estimated that the distance would be roughly 200 km.我们估计距离约为200公里。
- It is conservatively estimated that not less than half a million people died in the famine.据保守估计，死于这场饥荒的人数不下 50 万。
Topics Opinion and argumentb2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- currently
- initially
- originally
- …
verb + estimate
- be difficult to
- be hard to
- be impossible to
- …
preposition
- at

es·ti·mate

noun

OPAL W

/ˈestɪmət/

a judgement that you make without having the exact details or figures about the size, amount, cost, etc. of something（对大小、数量、成本等的）估计；估价
- to provide/obtain an estimate给出／拿到估价
- estimate of something I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need.我可以粗略估计一下你所需要的木材量。
- What is the latest estimate of the number of chimpanzees in the wild?对野生黑猩猩数量的最新估计是多少？
- official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade政府对今后十年交通增长的官方估计
- a ballpark estimate (= an approximate estimate)粗略估计
- At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher).至少 5 000 人丧生，这还是个保守的估计。
- estimate for something Using this index would produce a lower estimate for the rate of inflation. 使用该指数将对通货膨胀率产生较低的估计。
- estimate from something The map is the best estimate from the data available.该地图是根据现有数据做出的最佳估计。
- according to an estimate Losses totalled $1.87 billion last year, according to estimates.据估计，去年损失总额为 18.7 亿美元。
Extra Examples
- The paper presents estimates based on census figures.该文件根据人口普查数据提出了估计。
- According to the highest estimate, over 100 000 men died in the battle.据最高估计，有 10 多万人死于这场战争。
- By one estimate she earns $80 million a year.根据一项估计，她一年挣 8,000 万美元。
- Can you make an estimate of the numbers involved?您能估计一下参与人数吗？
- Casualty estimates vary considerably.不同伤亡估计的出入很大。
- Current estimates suggest that supplies will run out within six months.据目前估计，供给品将在 6 个月之内用尽。
- Flight times in the brochure are based on our best estimate, and will be confirmed as soon as possible.小册子里的航班时间是尽可能准确的估计，会尽快得到确认。
- Inaccurate estimates can lead to overproduction.不精确的估计会导致生产过剩。
- Inflation could rise by 15 per cent according to the latest estimate.根据最新估计，通货膨胀率可能上升 15%。
- The manufacturers will not make precise estimates.制造商不会作出精确的估计。
- The slump is causing analysts to revise earnings estimates for next year.经济衰退使得分析家们修正了下一年的收入估算。
Topics Opinion and argumentb2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- official
- unofficial
- current
- …
verb + estimate
- calculate
- make
- generate
- …
estimate + verb
- be based on something
- indicate something
- predict something
- …
preposition
- according to an/the estimate
- at an estimate
- in an/the estimate
- …
a statement of how much a piece of work will probably cost估计的成本；估价
- I asked a couple of local builders for estimates.我询问了几位当地建筑商的估计。
- We got estimates from three firms and accepted the lowest.我们得到了三家公司的报价，接受了最低价。
- estimate for something Two companies submitted estimates for the work.两家公司提交了这项工作的估算。
- We'll send you an estimate for the repairs.我们将向您发送维修估价。
- estimate of something an estimate of £300估价 300 英镑
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- official
- unofficial
- current
- …
verb + estimate
- calculate
- make
- generate
- …
estimate + verb
- be based on something
- indicate something
- predict something
- …
preposition
- according to an/the estimate
- at an estimate
- in an/the estimate
- …

Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin aestimat- ‘determined, appraised’, from the verb aestimare. The noun originally meant ‘intellectual ability, comprehension’ (only in late Middle English), later ‘valuing, a valuation’ (compare with estimation). The verb originally meant ‘to think well or badly of someone or something’ (late 15th cent.), later ‘regard as being, consider to be’ (compare with esteem).