understatement
美 ['ʌndər.steɪtmənt]
英 ['ʌndə(r).steɪtmənt]
- n.保守的说法；不充分的叙述；淡化；低调说法
- 网络低调陈述；轻描淡写；含蓄陈述
复数：understatements
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1. | [c] 保守的说法；不充分的叙述a statement that makes sth seem less important, impressive, serious, etc. than it really is |
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。” |
2. | [u] 淡化；低调说法the practice of making things seem less impressive, important, serious, etc. than they really are |
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。 |