estimate

noun

1. （对数量、成本等的）估计；估价
   a judgement that you make without having the exact details or figures about the size, amount, cost, etc. of sth
   1. I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need.
      我可以粗略估计一下你所需要的木材量。
   2. a ballpark estimate (= an approximate estimate)
      大致相近的估计
   3. official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade
      政府对今后十年交通增长的正式估计
   4. At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher) .
      至少5 000人丧生，这还是个保守的估计。
2. 估计的成本；估价
   a statement of how much a piece of work will probably cost

verb

1. 估价；估算
   to form an idea of the cost, size, value, etc. of sth, but without calculating it exactly
   1. The satellite will cost an estimated £400 million.
      这颗卫星估计要耗资4亿英镑。
   2. Police estimate the crowd at 30 000.
      警方估计聚集的人有3万。
   3. The deal is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million.
      这笔交易估计价值150万元左右。
   4. We estimated (that) it would cost about €5 000.
      我们估计要花费大约 5 000 欧元。
   5. It is estimated (that) the project will last four years.
      据估计，这项工程将持续四年。
   6. It is hard to estimate how many children suffer from dyslexia.
      很难估计有多少孩子有诵读困难。

The verb is pronounced /'estɪmeɪt/. The noun is pronounced /'estɪmət/. 动词读作 /'estɪmeɪt/，名词读作 /'estɪmət/。


1. VERB 估算;估价
   If you estimate a quantity or value, you make an approximate judgment or calculation of it.
   1. Try to estimate how many steps it will take to get to a close object...
      尽力估算一下达到一个近距离目标需要多少步。
   2. I estimate that the total cost for treatment will be $12,500...
      我估计治疗费用总共会有12,500美元。
   3. He estimated the speed of the winds from the degree of damage...
      他根据破坏的程度估算风速。
   4. Some analysts estimate its current popularity at around ten per cent...
      一些分析家估计它现在的普及率在10%左右。
   5. His personal riches were estimated at £68 million.
      估计他的个人资产达到6,800万英镑。
2. N-COUNT 估算;估价
   An estimate is an approximate calculation of a quantity or value.
   1. ...the official estimate of the election result...
      竞选结果的官方预测
   2. This figure is five times the original estimate...
      这个数据是最初估算的5倍。
   3. A recent estimate was that factories were undermanned by about 30 per cent.
      最新估算表明工厂的人员不足达30%左右。
3. N-COUNT 评价;评估;判断
   An estimate is a judgment about a person or situation which you make based on the available evidence.
   1. I hadn't been far wrong in my estimate of his grandson's capabilities.
      我对他孙子的能力的判断还不算太离谱。
4. N-COUNT 估算单;预算书
   An estimate from someone who you employ to do a job for you, such as a builder or a plumber, is a written statement of how much the job is likely to cost.
   1. The shop also offers a curtain-making and fitting service. Quotes and estimates can be prepared by computer on the spot.
      那家商店还提供窗帘制作和安装服务，而且可以用计算机现场制作报价单和预算书。

1. The actual estimate for extra staff and consequential costs such as accommodation was an annual £ 9.18m.
   额外聘请员工以及随之发生的食宿费用等实际估算下来为每年918万英镑。
2. A conservative estimate of the bill, so far, is about £ 22,000
   到目前为止，这笔账单保守估计为大约2.2万英镑。
3. Try to estimate how many steps it will take to get to a close object
   尽力估算一下达到一个近距离目标需要多少步。
4. He estimated the speed of the winds from the degree of damage
   他根据破坏的程度估算风速。
5. Some analysts estimate its current popularity at around ten per cent
   一些分析家估计它现在的普及率在10%左右。
6. His personal riches were estimated at £ 68 million.
   估计他的个人资产达到6,800万英镑。
7. A recent estimate was that factories were undermanned by about 30 per cent.
   最新估算表明工厂的人员不足达30%左右。
8. I hadn't been far wrong in my estimate of his grandson's capabilities.
   我对他孙子的能力的判断还不算太离谱。
9. The shop also offers a curtain-making and fitting service. Quotes and estimates can be prepared by computer on the spot.
   那家商店还提供窗帘制作和安装服务，而且可以用计算机现场制作报价单和预算书。
10. I hadn't been far wrong in my estimate
    我过去的估计大致正确。
11. It's very difficult to give a reliable estimate
    要给出可靠的估计非常困难。
12. We were only able to make a rough estimate of how much fuel would be required
    我们只能对所需燃料作一个粗略的估计。
13. At least one estimate puts the total tab at$ 7 million
    至少有一个估价把总数定在了700万美元。
14. Its own estimate of three hundred tallies with that of another survey
    其估计数目300与另一项调查的结果相吻合。
15. One must have a correct estimate of oneself.
    对自己要有正确的估价。
16. I asked three building firms to estimate for the repairs to the house.
    我请了三家建筑公司估算修理房屋的费用。
17. I estimate the damage at 8000 yuan.
    我估计那项损失达8000元。
18. Only the rough guess and estimate can be made of it.
    对此只能作出一个粗略的测算。
19. The lowest estimate would put the worth of the jewel at$ 200.
    按最低的评估这块宝石也值200美元。
20. It exceeded my estimate by a great deal.
    这远远超出了我的估计。
21. I know him well enough to form an estimate of his abilities.
    我对他很了解，可以对他的能力作出判断。
22. This bill does not agree with our original estimate.
    这个账单与我们原来所估计的有出入。
23. The painter's estimate for painting the whole house was1000 dollars.
    油漆匠对油刷整个房子的估价是1000美元。
24. In statistical language, this estimate is called the between-column variance.
    在统计学中这个估计值叫组间方差。
25. The initial estimate was way out.
    最初的估计差得远去了。
26. Their estimate of the cost takes no account of inflation.
    他们对费用的估算没有把通货膨胀考虑在内。
27. When the estimator is unbiased, the numerical estimate is frequently also called unbiased.
    当估计量无偏时，数字估计值也常叫做无偏的。
28. Can you estimate the worth of the used car?
    你能估计一下这辆旧汽车值多少钱吗？

  value assess estimate【导航词义：估价】

  value v. 给…估价

〔辨析〕指通过与相似之物进行比较而决定某物值多少钱，通常用被动语态。

  assess v. 估价，估计，核定

〔辨析〕指计算出某事物的价值、数额、质量、重要性等。

  estimate v. 估计，估算

〔辨析〕指估算出某事物的价值、规模、速度等。

noun

1. a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
   1. many factors are involved in any estimate of human life
   2. in my estimation the boy is innocent

   Synonym:    estimation

2. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
   1. an estimate of what it would cost
   2. a rough idea how long it would take

   Synonym:    estimationapproximationidea

3. the respect with which a person is held
   1. they had a high estimation of his ability

   Synonym:    estimation

4. a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

   Synonym:    appraisalestimation

5. a statement indicating the likely cost of some job
   1. he got an estimate from the car repair shop

verb

1. judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
   1. I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds

   Synonym:    gaugeapproximateguessjudge

2. judge to be probable

   Synonym:    calculatereckoncount onfigureforecast