understate
US /ˌʌn.dɚˈsteɪt/
UK /ˌʌn.dəˈsteɪt/
动词
低估, 轻描淡写
to describe or represent (something) as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is
示例:
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The report understated the seriousness of the problem.
报告低估了问题的严重性。
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To say I was surprised would be an understatement.
说我感到惊讶将是轻描淡写。
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