# understate ##### 词义 - 英：/ˌʌndəˈsteɪt/； 美：/ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/ - #词性/vt 轻描淡写；避重就轻地说 ##### 例句 - It would be a mistake to understate the seriousness of the problem . - 对该问题的严重性轻描淡写是错误的。 - Understate one 's views , feelings , reactions , etc - 轻描淡写地表达自己的观点、感情、反应等 - The government chooses deliberately to understate the increase in prices - 政府故意对物价上涨轻描淡写。 ##### 形态 - #形态/word_third understates - #形态/word_ing understating - #形态/word_done understated - #形态/word_past understated