understatements的翻译，读音

"understatements" 在英语字典中的中文翻译：

1. 轻描淡写 (qīng miáo dàn xiě): This is the most common and direct translation, emphasizing the act of minimizing the importance or seriousness of something.

2. 保守说法 (bǎo shǒu shuō fǎ): This emphasizes the idea of being understated or less than the full truth.

3. 低调的说法 (dī diào de shuō fǎ): This focuses on the lack of exaggeration or embellishment in the statement.

4. understatement (英式英语): Sometimes, the English word "understatement" is used directly in Chinese as a loanword, especially in formal writing.

Examples:

• "His description of the accident was a gross understatement." (他的事故描述严重轻描淡写了。)
• "That's a bit of an understatement!" (那可真是保守说法！)
• "She gave a very understated account of her achievements." (她对自己的成就作了非常低调的陈述。)
• "The report was an understatement of the company's financial problems." (该报告轻描淡写了公司的财务问题。)

Note: The best translation of "understatements" depends on the specific context and the desired nuance.