understates
v. 很有节制地陈述或表达(某事物)( understate的第三人称单数 ); 少说,少报(某数目等)
If you understate something, you describe it in a way that suggests that it is less important or serious than it really is.
The government chooses deliberately to understate the increase in prices...
政府故意对物价上涨轻描淡写。
That understates my commitment to the orchestra.
那没有充分表达我对管弦乐队的热爱。
Some economistsargue it understates the'real'inflation figure.
一些经济学家认为,这个指标低估了 “ 真实”的通胀水平.
Opponents say this understates the potential value to Google in the long run.
反对者们表示,这种说法低估了谷歌长期的潜在价值.