英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
"She bought new underwear from the department store."
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
"The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries."
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
"He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them."
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
"The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship."
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
"Never underestimate the power of teamwork."
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
"The photo was underexposed and looked too dark."
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
"He bought new undergarments for the wedding."
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
"Strong values undergird a healthy society."
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
"She had to undergo surgery to recover."
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
"She is an undergraduate studying computer science."
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
"The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election."
acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
"They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers."
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
"Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices."
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
"The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly."
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
"The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed."
to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed
"The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak."
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
"Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence."
Located directly below or beneath something
"The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers."
Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.
"Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives."
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
"Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise."
to emphasize or highlight something
"The incident underscored the need for better safety measures."
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
"The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings."
to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
"I finally understand the problem."
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
"Her reaction was understandable given the situation."
the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
"Her understanding of the issue was impressive."
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
"He tends to understate his achievements."
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
"She wore an elegant but understated dress."
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
"The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects."
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
"The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill."
To agree to do or begin to do something important or difficult.
"She undertook the responsibility of organizing the event."
A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.
"The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service."
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
"Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking."
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
"She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions."
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
"He bought new underwear for the trip."
The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.
"The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld."
To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.
"The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue."
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
"The new policy had several undesirable consequences."
not yet developed; immature or primitive
"The undeveloped land was later turned into a park."
not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful
"She slept undisturbed for eight hours."
whole; complete; not separated or split
"The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions."
without a doubt, certainly
"He is undoubtedly the best player on the team."
More than is reasonable, excessive, or inappropriate.
"He placed undue pressure on his employees to meet the deadline."
To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.
"The snake undulated across the sand."
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
"We drove through undulating hills."
Having a wavy surface or form.
"The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset."
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
"Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site."
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
"The forest was filled with an unearthly glow."
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
"She felt uneasy about walking alone at night."
