The verb is pronounced /ˌəʊvər'estɪmeɪt/. The noun is pronounced /ˌəʊvər'estɪmət/. 动词读作 /ˌəʊvər'estɪmeɪt/。名词读作 /ˌəʊvər'estɪmət/。
- VERB 过高估计(数量、重要性等)
If you say that someone overestimates something, you mean that they think it is greater in amount or importance than it really is.
- With hindsight, he was overestimating their desire for peace.
事后看来,他高估了他们对和平的渴望。 - Overestimate is also a noun.
- Average earnings in the South East were about £9,000, although that may be an overestimate.
东南地区的平均收入约为9,000英镑,虽然这可能是一个偏高的估计。
- VERB 再怎么估量(都不为过)
If you say that something cannot be overestimated, you are emphasizing that you think it is very important.
- The importance of participating in the life of the country cannot be overestimated...
参与国家生活的重要性再怎么说都不为过。 - It is hard to overestimate the potential gains from this process.
这一工艺的潜在收益不可估量。
- VERB 过高评价(某人)
If you overestimate someone, you think that they have more of a skill or quality than they really have.
- I think you overestimate me, Fred.
我认为你高估我了,弗雷德。