misjudge
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/ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/
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/ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/
To have an incorrect understanding or opinion about someone or something, especially causing unfair treatment.
They misjudged the new employee's abilities and didn't give them a chance to prove themselves.
他们错估了新员工的能力,没有给他们机会证明自己。
To make an incorrect estimate of something, like time or distance.
The runner misjudged the finish line and slowed down too early, allowing another runner to pass them.
跑步者错误地判断了终点线,过早地放慢了速度,让另一个跑步者超过了他们。