estimate [ˈestimeit]

v.

估计, 估价 ,判断

They estimate that the repair will take two years.

他们估计那项修缮将费时两年。

I estimate this chicken to weigh at three pounds.

我估计这只小鸡重三磅.

近义词synonym

appraise v. 估价

We should appraise historical characters correctly.

我们应该正确评价历史人物. 

evaluate v. 评价, 估计

I can't evaluate his ability without seeing his work.

我没有看到他的工作情况, 无法评论他的能力。

词性变化 word-activity

estimation n. 款待, 请客,娱乐

He comes first in my estimation.

我估计他第一个到。 

estimative adj. 有估计能力的, 能作出判断的

This is an estimative figure.

这是一个估计数字。    

学习测试---examination

I ______ that this house is 2,000,000 dollar.

1. estimate; 2. evaluate; 3. estimative; 4. appraise