The word "understate" is a verb meaning to intentionally say less than is normal or necessary, or to represent something as less significant than it really is.
这个单词 "understate" 是一个动词,意思是故意少说或轻描淡写某事,以使其显得不那么重要。
| 单词 | understate |
|---|---|
| 音标 | [ˌʌndəˈsteɪt] [ˌʌndərˈsteɪt] |
| 释义 | vt.["少说,少报","有意识地轻描淡写"] vi.["保守地说","有意轻描淡写"] |
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