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.
雙語例句
1. Classically, overweight people underestimate the volume of food that they consume.
一般來說，超重的人往往低估自己攝入食物的量。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The worst thing you can do is underestimate an opponent.
最嚴重的錯誤就是低估對手。
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3. His cunning and guile were not attributes I would ever underestimate.
我從未對他的狡猾和奸詐掉以輕心。
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4. He was a smart operator. Don't underestimate him.