understate

动词

1. 1

   轻描淡写、低调陈述

   The report clearly understates the seriousness of the pollution problem.

   这份报告明显把污染问题的严重性轻描淡写了。

2. 2

   少报、低报、低估

   The company understated its profits to pay less tax.

   这家公司少报利润以少缴税款。