underachieve
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːv/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːv/ (ame, ipa)
underachieve — 動詞
- underachievepresent simple I / you / we / they
- underachieveshe / she / it
- underachievedpast simple
- underachieving-ing form
1. to get weaker results than your real ability should allow, especially in study,
未盡其才
成績或表現低於本來能力
to get weaker results than your real ability should allow, especially in study, tests, or other judged performance.
Even with extra tutoring, Nora underachieved in maths because she rarely finished homework.
即使有額外家教，Nora 在數學上還是未盡其才，因為她很少把作業寫完。
underachieve in + subject
Christopher tends to underachieve when he stops revising and relies on luck.
Christopher 一停止複習、只靠運氣時，表現就往往低於應有水準。
underachieve when effort drops
The whole class underachieved on the science test after the heating failed.
暖氣壞掉後，全班在那次自然科考試都考得比實力差。
Although Lara trained hard, nerves made her underachieve at the regional swim meet.
雖然 Lara 很努力訓練，但緊張讓她在區域游泳賽沒能發揮實力。
In classes that repeat old material for weeks, gifted students may underachieve out of boredom.
如果課堂一連幾週都在重複舊內容，資優學生可能會因為無聊而未盡其才。
- underperform
broader and common in business or sport, not only in school contexts
- fall short
focuses on missing a target, not specifically on unused ability
- disappoint
describes the result's effect on other people rather than the weak performance itself
- excel
means performing extremely well, often above the usual standard
- thrive
stresses growing strongly or doing very well in a situation
- fulfil your potential
emphasises reaching the level your ability makes possible
文法句型
underachieve in + subject/role
underachieve on + exam/task
underachieve at + event/competition
用法筆記
Often used when someone's marks or results stay below what teachers, coaches, or the person themselves know they are capable of. It usually suggests missed potential, not simply one bad mistake.