underestimate
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UK underestimate [sth] vtr: (amount: estimate too low) (数量)
SC 低估 dī gū
The translator underestimated the work involved and had to ask the client for an extension.
The builder underestimated the costs for the project and ended up making a loss.
那位翻译低估了工作量，所以不得不要求客户宽限交稿时间。// 建造商低估了这个项目的成本，最后亏了本。
underestimate [sb] vtr: (not think highly enough of) (人)
SC 低估，小看 dī gū ，xiǎo kàn
The boss underestimates Linda; she's capable of much more complicated jobs, if only he'd give them to her!
老板低估了琳达，她有能力处理更复杂的工作，只是苦于老板不给她分派这样的工作罢了！
underestimate [sth] vtr: (fail to expect full effect, reaction) (影响，反应等)
SC 低估 dī gū
The prank callers underestimated the effect of the trick they played; they were horrified when they realised they'd got someone fired.
打恶作剧电话的人低估他们行为造成的影响；听闻有人因此被开除，他们恐惧极了。
underestimate n: (low figure)
SC 过低的估价，估计过低的数额
SC 估计过低的数量
The projected cost of the new dam is almost certainly an underestimate.
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