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under·state·mentBrE /ˈʌndəsteɪtmənt/NAmE /ˈʌndərsteɪtmənt/ noun [C] a statement that makes sth seem less important, impressive, serious, etc. than it really is 保守的说法；不充分的叙述◆To say we were pleased is an understatement (= we were extremely pleased). 说我们高兴，那是轻描淡写。◆'These figures are a bit disappointing.' 'That's got to be the understatement of the year.' “这些数字有点令人失望。” “那一定是本年度最保守的说法了。” [U] the practice of making things seem less impressive, important, serious, etc. than they really are 淡化；低调说法◆typical English understatement 典型的英国式低调说法◆He always goes for subtlety and understatement in his movies. 他总是在自己的电影中运用细腻刻画和淡化手法。 OPP overstatement |