estimate

/ˈestɪmeɪt/ v.
标准词条 CET-4CET-6IELTS
一句话记住

估计；估算；估价

释义与例句

v. 估计；估算；估价
to make an approximate judgement about the size, amount, cost or value of something
  1. Experts estimate that the repairs will cost several thousand pounds.
    专家估计维修将花费数千英镑。
  2. It is difficult to estimate how many people attended the event.
    很难估计有多少人参加了这次活动。
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  1. The population of the city is estimated at two million.
    该市人口估计为两百万。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 estimate 作动词读 /ˈestɪmeɪt/；作名词时读 /ˈestɪmət/，本条目讲解动词用法。

词族与关联词

词族（同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式）
  • estimation 估计；估算；评价
    estimation 是名词，指估算的过程或结果，也可指对某人或某物的评价。
    Their estimation of the total cost was remarkably accurate. 他们对总费用的估算非常准确。
同义词
  • gauge 估计；判断
    gauge 强调根据迹象判断数量、程度或态度；estimate 常指对数量、成本或价值作近似计算。
    The survey helped us gauge public interest in the project. 这项调查帮助我们判断公众对该项目的兴趣。
易混词（形近或义近，注意区别）
  • evaluate 评估；评价
    estimate 侧重估算数量、成本或可能性；evaluate 侧重评价质量、效果或价值。
    The committee will evaluate the quality of each proposal. 委员会将评估每项提议的质量。
常见搭配
  • estimate the cost 估算成本
    We need to estimate the cost before applying for funding. 申请资金前，我们需要估算成本。
  • be estimated at 估计为
    The damage from the storm was estimated at ten million yuan. 暴风雨造成的损失估计为一千万元。