understates
v.
很有节制地陈述或表达（某事物）( understate的第三人称单数 );
少说，少报（某数目等）;
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That number likely understates the magnitude of the retrenchment.
来自WSJ
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That understates my commitment to the orchestra.
那没有充分表达我对管弦乐队的热爱。
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Some economistsargue it understates the'real'inflation figure.
一些经济学家认为,这个指标低估了 “ 真实”的通胀水平.
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Opponents say this understates the potential value to Google in the long run.
反对者们表示,这种说法低估了谷歌长期的潜在价值.
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To call it a design flaw understates the problem.
来自SA
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But we think this understates the true chances.
来自WSJ