1812, "to estimate at too low an amount," from under + estimate (v.). Meaning "to rank too low, undervalue" is recorded from 1850. Related: Underestimated; underestimating.
双语例句
1. Classically, overweight people underestimate the volume of food that they consume.
一般来说，超重的人往往低估自己摄入食物的量。
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2. The worst thing you can do is underestimate an opponent.
最严重的错误就是低估对手。
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3. His cunning and guile were not attributes I would ever underestimate.
我从未对他的狡猾和奸诈掉以轻心。
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4. He was a smart operator. Don't underestimate him.
