n. a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
n. 软弱无力的陈述, 克制的说法
[经] 少报
1. His comment about the movie was an understatement; it was actually terrible.
他对这部电影的评论是轻描淡写；实际上它很糟糕。
2. Saying she was a little upset was an understatement; she was really angry.
说她有点不高兴是轻描淡写；她其实非常生气。
3. The teacher's praise for the student's work was an understatement; the project was excellent.
老师对学生作品的赞扬是轻描淡写；这个项目非常优秀。