understate

美 [ˌʌndərˈsteɪt]英 [ˌʌndəˈsteɪt]
  • vt.轻描淡写;避重就轻地说

过去式: understated 现在分词: understating 过去分词: understated 第三人称单数: understates

understateunderstate

verb

VN轻描淡写;避重就轻地说
to state that sth is smaller, less important or less serious than it really is

It would be a mistake to understate the seriousness of the problem.

对该问题的严重性轻描淡写是错误的。

overstate

understate

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    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。

verb

1
represent as less significant or important
Synonym: minimize minimise downplay

数据来源:WordNet

  1. It would be a mistake to understate the seriousness of the problem .

    对该问题的严重性轻描淡写是错误的。

  2. Understate one 's views , feelings , reactions , etc

    轻描淡写地表达自己的观点、感情、反应等

  3. The government chooses deliberately to understate the increase in prices

    政府故意对物价上涨轻描淡写。

  4. I have always liked understated clothes — simple shapes which take a lot of hard work to get right .

    我一直喜欢不太惹眼的衣服——简单的款式需要下大工夫才能弄得恰到好处。

  5. The dress reflects our signature style of understated elegance with a strong feeling of individuality .

    这条裙子体现了我们所追求的低调优雅又有强烈个性感的独特风格。

  6. That understates my commitment to the orchestra .

    那没有充分表达我对管弦乐队的热爱。

  7. Factory managers understate their potential output .

    工厂的管理人员少报他们的潜在产量。

  8. The UN said looking at job cuts alone " drastically " understated the damage .

    联合国相关机构表示,仅考虑裁员会“大幅”低估损失。

  9. Normcore is an understated , nondescript style .

    简约穿搭风(normcore)是一种低调的难以归类的穿衣风格。它传递的理念是融入,而非突出。

  10. Yet even these figures understate the change that is taking place .

    然而即使这些数据相对发生在他们国内的变化而言,有所保留。

  11. This figure may understate the problem , however .

    然而,这一数据可能低估了问题的严重程度。

  12. In fact , you could argue the group is a little understated .

    事实上,该集团可以说有点低调。

  13. I think that 's understating the extent of the problem .

    在我看来,那是缩小问题的严重性了。

  14. Men have done even better . And that may well understate the leisure gains .

    男性的情况更加可观。而且这很可能还低估了实际增加的空闲时间。

  15. She believes the research understates the amount of discrimination women suffer .

    她相信这项研究没有充分表述妇女所受的歧视。

  16. Indeed , the importance of regional economic integration for global stability and security cannot be understated .

    我们不能低估了区域经济整合对全球稳定和安全的重要性。

  17. Over the years he had developed an air of understated chic .

    几年以来他逐渐养成一种含而不露的淡雅风度。

  18. But that understates the funds available to absorb future losses .

    但这并未将可用来吸收未来损失的资金完全计算在内。

  19. Clean : our visual style is clean and understated .

    清楚:我们的视觉风格是清楚和容易理解的。

  20. 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。

  21. And that may well understate the leisure gains .

    而且这很可能还低估了实际增加的空闲时间。

  22. It cannot be understated just how important it is to let elements breathe in your design .

    “留白”对于网页设计是很重要的,留白不至于让你页面元素都堆积在一起。

  23. The main artistic specialty is the vivid people image , which looks natural and understated .

    其主要艺术特色是人物形象生动丰富、画面自然质朴。

  24. But that understates the app 's powerful influence as a marketing tool .

    但这种说法低估了它作为一种营销工具的强大影响力。

  25. It 's the perfect combination of classic architecture and understated elegance .

    这真可谓是古典建筑和高贵优雅的完美组合

  26. But for the first time the nation finds itself in something of an understated dilemma :

    然而,这个国家头一次发现自已陷入一个进退两难的境地:

  27. The vehicles " emissions were understated and fuel economy overstated .

    相关汽车的排放量被低估,燃油经济性被高估。

  28. It is impossible to understate how important surging house prices were to consumption .

    房价飙升对于消费的重要性,怎么估计也不会过分。

  29. Some parts may actually be substantially understated .

    有些部分实际上可能是被大大低估了。

  30. Some landlords understate their production figures to avoid tax .

    有些地主少报产量以逃税。