英语词汇“sell short”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

Idiom

sell someone or something short

Theme: EVALUATION

to underestimate someone or something; to fail to see the good qualities of someone or something.

This is a very good restaurant. Don't sell it short.When you say that John isn't interested in music, you're selling him short. Did you know he plays the violin quite well?

Idiom

sell shortsell (someone/something) short

to not appreciate the qualities of someone or something as much as they deserve.

I think her presentation really sold Morocco short.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form sell yourself short - not have reasonable confidence in your abilities:

She doesn't succeed in interviews because she always sells herself short.

sell (someone, something, or oneself) short

To undervalue someone, something, or oneself; to underestimate or underappreciate the good qualities of someone, something, or oneself. Don't sell yourself short—your writing is really excellent! I know you don't like their pitcher, but don't sell him short—he's one of the best in the league. I think they're selling this short. It's actually an incredibly good deal!

sell someone or something short

Fig. to underestimate someone or something; to fail to see the good qualities of someone or something. This is a very good restaurant. Don't sell it short. When you say that John isn't interested in music, you're selling him short. Did you know he plays the violin quite well?

sell short

1. Contract for the sale of securities or commodities one expects to own at a later date and at a lower price, as in Selling short runs the risk of a market rise, forcing one to pay more than one expected. [Mid-1800s]

2. sell someone short. Underestimate the true value or worth of someone, as in Don't sell her short; she's a very able lawyer. [First half of 1900s]

sell yourself/somebody/something ˈshort

describe yourself/somebody/something as being less good, valuable, etc. than you, etc. really are: Don’t sell yourself short when you go for an interview.It was a great idea, but you sold it short.

sell short

1. To contract for the sale of securities or commodities one expects to own at a later date and at more advantageous terms.

2. To underestimate the true value or worth of: Don't sell your colleague short; she's a smart lawyer.

词汇	sell short
释义	Idiom sell someone or something short Theme: EVALUATION to underestimate someone or something; to fail to see the good qualities of someone or something. This is a very good restaurant. Don't sell it short.When you say that John isn't interested in music, you're selling him short. Did you know he plays the violin quite well? Idiom sell shortsell (someone/something) short to not appreciate the qualities of someone or something as much as they deserve. I think her presentation really sold Morocco short. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form sell yourself short - not have reasonable confidence in your abilities: She doesn't succeed in interviews because she always sells herself short. sell (someone, something, or oneself) short To undervalue someone, something, or oneself; to underestimate or underappreciate the good qualities of someone, something, or oneself. Don't sell yourself short—your writing is really excellent! I know you don't like their pitcher, but don't sell him short—he's one of the best in the league. I think they're selling this short. It's actually an incredibly good deal! sell someone or something short Fig. to underestimate someone or something; to fail to see the good qualities of someone or something. This is a very good restaurant. Don't sell it short. When you say that John isn't interested in music, you're selling him short. Did you know he plays the violin quite well? sell short 1. Contract for the sale of securities or commodities one expects to own at a later date and at a lower price, as in Selling short runs the risk of a market rise, forcing one to pay more than one expected. [Mid-1800s] 2. sell someone short. Underestimate the true value or worth of someone, as in Don't sell her short; she's a very able lawyer. [First half of 1900s] sell yourself/somebody/something ˈshort describe yourself/somebody/something as being less good, valuable, etc. than you, etc. really are: Don’t sell yourself short when you go for an interview.It was a great idea, but you sold it short. sell short 1. To contract for the sale of securities or commodities one expects to own at a later date and at more advantageous terms. 2. To underestimate the true value or worth of: Don't sell your colleague short; she's a smart lawyer.
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