underestimated(动词 underestimate 的过去式/过去分词;也可作形容词):低估;小看;对……估计不足。常指没有充分认识到某人/某事的能力、价值、难度或影响。(也可用于数量、成本、时间等“估计偏低”的情况。)
/ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪtɪd/
Many people underestimated her ability to lead the team.
很多人低估了她领导团队的能力。
The risks were underestimated, which later caused the project to fall behind schedule and over budget.
风险被低估了,后来导致项目进度延误并且超出预算。
由 **under-**(“在……之下;不足”)+ estimate(“估计;评估”)构成,字面意思是“估得太低”。estimated 是“估计过”,而 underestimated 强调“估计不足/低估”。