- n.
1.掩飾；輕描淡寫。
2.有節(jié)制的陳述。
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understatement中文什么意思
例句與用法
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- Voluminous empirical evidence now available shows that the statement, far from being an exaggeration, probably was an understatement .
實際上大量的證據(jù)表明，這種說法非但沒有夸大甚至還可能是打了折扣的。 - Average understatement per case dollars million
平均每個個案所短報的款項(百萬元) - That ' s an understatement . they were a spun - out bunch
那是個掩飾，有一群人 - Scale of business and quantum of the understatements
業(yè)務(wù)規(guī)模及少報的款額 - The description above is quite an understatement
上文的評價其實很保守。
英文釋義
名詞- a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
百科釋義
Understatement is a form of speech which contains an expression of less strength than what would be expected. This is not to be confused with euphemism, where a polite phrase is used in place of a harsher or more offensive expression.
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