understate
US /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/
・UK /ˌʌndəˈsteɪt/
B2 中高級
v.t.及物動詞打著折扣說 ； 保守地說 ； 少說
Mary had to understate the effects of the new law
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美國人說的跟想的不一樣？這些英文單字在美國竟然是「相反的意思」（Words that Mean the Opposite in America）
- but I'd say it mostly serves as another way for Brits to understate their feelings.
嗯，前提是大家付得起學費，或是能拿到獎學金。
- but I'd say it mostly serves as another way for Brits to understate their feelings.
我覺得這主要只是英國人另一種低估自己感受的方式。
烏俄戰爭最新動向：澤倫斯基與美國總統拜登會面！ (President Zelensky meets President Biden at the White House - BBC News)
- So, as we're watching Vladimir Zelensky and Joe Biden together inside the White House, and these⏤I cannot understate just how historic these images are.
是以，當我們看到弗拉基米爾-澤倫斯基和喬-拜登一起在白宮內，這些不能低估這些影像的歷史意義。
- these I cannot understate just how historic these images are.
美國人民自豪地與民主黨人和共和黨人站在一起，與我們在歐洲、日本和其他地方的盟友一起，確保你們獲得所需的財政、人道主義和安全援助。
川普又開砲吉米 Kimmel！出征最高法院、Kash Patel 奧運派對直擊！ (Trump Attacks Jimmy Kimmel Again, Goes to War with Supreme Court & Kash Patel Parties at Olympics)
- Lannigan Mayor Tony Mycock can't understate how important this is.
但這架飛機真的很豪華。
- Lanigan Mayor Tony Mycock can't understate how important this is.
Lanigan 市長 Tony Mycock 無法低估這件事的重要性。
日本人為什麼不喜歡和外國人一起工作？🇯🇵😨 (Why Japanese Hate Working with Foreigners)
- Don't over promise and under deliver in Japan There's a beauty in being humble and to understate one's abilities which might be quite the opposite to many western tendencies This starts with a resume when foreigners overstate their skill level whether it be a technical skill for say software proficiency Or saying that they have business level Japanese when it's actually at a much lower level Thinking selfishly that this is what they need to do in order to get the job and when they get to work on the first Day, they're expected to read business level documents, but are unable to or if they can it's at an uncomfortably slow pace It's quite a letdown to the team who was expecting that their new teammate would be able to share their current workload But rather this person is now a liability to the team which may even foster co-worker distrust and resentment See Japanese are taught to be humble from a young age and generally have a distaste for self-centered co-workers It's normal for them to say less than they can actually do but in turn if they say they can do something It's expected that they'll be amazing at it So from the start, it's best not to lie to your Japanese teammates be humble and honest with your abilities Number two don't go home when that job isn't complete So typical salary jobs in Japan have set hours like nine to six with an hour lunch break So many foreigners think it's okay to leave just after 6 p.m Even though the job may not be finished yet more often than not the job in many companies is a team effort Which also has deadlines therefore when working in Japan It's no longer about me me me your actions directly impact the team and their ability to also go home see Japanese from an early age already know how to work Well as a team because one of their main focuses in their school system is shudan kodo collective action In contrast to many western schools who may focus more on individual accomplishments therefore as kids Japanese naturally master how to be considerate of others and to help one another out They wouldn't go home if the job isn't complete as it would create a burden on their co-workers Who'll have to cover their responsibilities as a deadline in Japan is an absolute something that can't be missed It's definitely not a rough time frame where most things need to be almost complete This is one of the reasons why in a Japanese workplace they have a commonly understood phrase Which stands for hokoku renraku and sodan which means report communicate and consult in other words There's an unwritten expectation of a continual communication loop with japanese team members and managers Which helps ensure that everyone knows how you're doing on your tasks if you have any issues And if other co-workers need to help you finish this even applies to little things like going home when japanese announced before they leave Osaki Please excuse me because i'm going home before you so if you're working in japan and don't know this already Some of your co-workers may already dislike working with you Oh and one more tip you're not gonna win any points with your team if you continue to ask them When do you think we're gonna finish number three don't submit work?
在日本，不要過高承諾和過低交付 謙虛和低估自己的能力是一種美德，這可能與許多西方人的傾向恰恰相反。 首先，當外國人在履歷中誇大自己的技能水準時，無論是技術技能，例如軟件熟練程度，還是說自己有商務日語水準，但實際上水準要低得多、這讓團隊非常失望，因為他們本以為新隊友能分擔他們目前的工作量，但現在這個人反而成了團隊的累贅，甚至會助長同事間的不信任和怨恨。日本人從小就被教導要謙虛，他們一般都討厭以自我為中心的同事、是以，從一開始，最好不要對日本隊友撒謊，要謙虛誠實地說出自己的能力。 第二，工作未完成時不要回家。
- In Japan, there's a beauty in being humble and to understate one's abilities, which might be quite the opposite to many Western tendencies.
美國學生、企業和好萊塢領頭「全國大罷工」！抗議 ICE 和 CBP 邊境執法｜DW 新聞 (US students, businesses, and Hollywood lead 'national shutdown' strike against ICE and CBP | DW News)
- I really can't understate how severe things are in Minneapolis and St.
他們一直在侵犯我們的憲法，而且他們公然在大街上殺人。
- Now I really can't understate how severe things are in Minneapolis and St. Paul right now.
現在我真的無法低估明尼亞波利斯和聖保羅現在情況的嚴重性。
