inaccurate; below par
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
inaccurate; imprecise; off the mark
Used for estimates, measurements, predictions, or judgments that deviate from the actual situation.
Duì对
zāi灾
qíng情
gū估
jì计
shī失
zhǔn准
dǎo导
zhì致
le了
jiù救
yuán援
yán延
wù误
。
The inaccurate estimate of the disaster situation led to delays in rescue efforts.
Zhè这
cì次
cè测
liáng量
yí仪
qì器
shī失
zhǔn准
，
xū需
yào要
chóng重
xīn新
jiào校
zhǔn准
。
The measuring instrument was inaccurate this time and needs to be recalibrated.
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Tiān天
qì气
yù预
bào报
ǒu偶
ěr尔
shī失
zhǔn准
shì是
zhèng正
cháng常
de的
。
It is normal for weather forecasts to occasionally be inaccurate.
adjective
to underperform; to perform below one's usual standard (often in sports)
neutralSpecifically refers to athletes or teams failing to perform at their expected level during high-stakes competitions.
Gāi该
qiú球
duì队
zài在
gāo高
shuǐ水
píng平
de的
duì对
kàng抗
zhōng中
biǎo表
xiàn现
shī失
zhǔn准
，
shū输
diào掉
le了
bǐ比
sài赛
。
The team underperformed in the high-level matchup and lost the game.
Tā他
zài在
jué决
sài赛
zhōng中
tóu投
lán篮
shī失
zhǔn准
，
wèi未
néng能
dài带
lǐng领
qiú球
duì队
duó夺
guàn冠
。
He shot poorly in the final and failed to lead his team to the championship.
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Zhuàng状
tài态
bù不
jiā佳
dǎo导
zhì致
tā她
zài在
jīn今
tiān天
de的
bǐ比
sài赛
zhōng中
fā发
huī挥
shī失
zhǔn准
。
Her poor condition caused her to underperform in today's match.