understates的中文翻译是什么意思

understates

/ˌʌndəˈsteɪts/

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)

understates柯林斯释义

VERB不充分如实地陈述;对…轻描淡写;打折扣地说

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。

understates场景例句

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.