Understate
[ '?nd?'steit ]
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vt. 少說，少報;有意識地輕描淡寫;
vi. 保守地說;有意輕描淡寫;
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It would be a mistake to understate the seriousness of the problem.
對該問題的嚴重性輕描淡寫是錯誤的。
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【記】under-下,state-陳述
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understate
v[Tn]
1 state or express (sth) in a very controlled way 很有節制地陳述或表達（某事物）
understate one's views, feelings, reactions,etc 輕描淡寫地表達自己的觀點、 感情、 反應等
She gave a beautifully understated performance as Ophelia. 她扮演奧菲利亞這一角色用低調處理, 恰如其分.
2 state that (a number, etc) is less than it really is 少說, 少報（某數目等）
understate one's losses, eg of money, troops 少報損失（如金錢、 兵員的損失）.
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*[,?nd?'steit]vt. 不完全地陳述, 保守地說, 有意輕描淡寫vi. 不完全地陳述, 保守地說, 有意輕描淡寫【經】 低估, 少計
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We were exposed to the latest theories on child care.
我們接觸過有關幻兒保育的最新理論。
Won't you come alone with me? My boss wants to see you.
能跟我一起來嗎？我們老板有事要見你。
I don't mean it.
我不是故意的。