The verb is pronounced /'estɪmeɪt/. The noun is pronounced /'estɪmət/. 动词读作 /'estɪmeɪt/,名词读作 /'estɪmət/。
- VERB 估算;估价
If you estimate a quantity or value, you make an approximate judgment or calculation of it.
- 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。 - 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。 - He estimated the speed of the winds from the degree of damage...
他根据破坏的程度估算风速。 - 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。 - His personal riches were estimated at £68 million.
估计他的个人资产达到6,800万英镑。
- N-COUNT 估算;估价
An estimate is an approximate calculation of a quantity or value.
- ...the official estimate of the election result...
竞选结果的官方预测 - This figure is five times the original estimate...
这个数据是最初估算的5倍。 - 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。
- 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.
- 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。
- 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.
- 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。