understates
v. 很有節制地陳述或表達(某事物)( understate的第三人稱單數 ); 少說,少報(某數目等)
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...
政府故意對物價上漲輕描淡寫。
That understates my commitment to the orchestra.
那沒有充分表達我對管絃樂隊的熱愛。
Some economistsargue it understates the'real'inflation figure.
一些經濟學家認為,這個指標低估了 “ 真實”的通脹水平.
Opponents say this understates the potential value to Google in the long run.
反對者們表示,這種說法低估了谷歌長期的潛在價值.