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| /ˌʌndərˈestɪˌmeɪt/ |
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| 1 | to think that someone has less power or ability than they really do 小看，轻视（某人的权力或能力） |
| Their big mistake was to underestimate their opponents’ skill in handling the news media. 他们犯的大错就是小看了对手应付新闻媒体的能力。 |
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| 2 | to think or guess that something is smaller, less important etc than it really is 对…估计不足；低估（某物的大小或重要性等） |
| We had seriously underestimated the cost of fitting a new kitchen. 我们大大低估了装配新厨房的费用。 |
| The importance of a good diet should not be underestimated. 良好饮食的重要性不应小视。 |
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| DERIVED WORD |
| underestimation noun C/U |
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| /ˌʌndərˌestɪˈmeɪʃn/ |
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