understatement
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n. 软弱无力的陈述, 克制的说法 [经] 少报
发音
UK
/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtmənt/
US
/ˌʌndɚˈsteɪtmənt/
词形变化
understatements
复数
understatements
释义与例句
n.
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1.
A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is, either through phrasing or lack of emphasis, often for ironic effect.
不可数A master of understatement
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2.
An instance of such phrasing or lack of emphasis; an incomplete statement.
可数 不可数Now that's an understatement.
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3.
An incomplete disclosure that intentionally withholds relevant information.
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词汇关系
词源
From under- + statement or understate + -ment.
来源：wiktionary