释义 |
▪ I. ˈunder-ˌmeasure, n. (under-1 10 b.)
1596[see underweight n.]. ▪ II. ˌunder-ˈmeasure, v. [under-1 10 a.] trans. To measure insufficiently or not to the full amount.
1672Grew Idea Philos. Hist. Plants §4 It is impossible to Measure, what we See not. And since we are most likely to under-measure [etc.]. 1845Disraeli Sybil iii. i, Many's the morn we work for nothing,..and many's the good stint they undermeasure. |