estimatees•ti•mate /'estɪmeɪt/

n C

1. 估计,预算

• in sb.'s estimate 据某人估计

• We have an accurate estimate of the cost of our living. 我们对自己的生活费用有准确的估计。

2. 评价，判断

• We held quite different estimates of life. 我们对生活有着迥然不同的看法。