underperformer
underperformer — 動詞
- underperformerpresent simple I / you / we / they
- underperformers3rd person singular
- underperformering-ing form
- underperformeredpast simple
1. to do less well than what is expected — used when a person, company, investment,
表現不佳
表現未達預期標準或水準
to do less well than what is expected — used when a person, company, investment, or institution falls short of a planned goal, a prediction, or a normal level of achievement.
Even with a strong economy, Ramón's fund underperformed every major index for three years.
即使經濟強勁，Ramón 的基金仍連續三年落後於各大指數。
transitive: underperform + direct object (a benchmark)
The hospital was placed on probation after underperforming in patient safety for two quarters.
這家醫院因連續兩季在病人安全方面表現不佳而被列入觀察名單。
intransitive: underperform in + [domain/area]
Mayumi's sales division underperformed last quarter, missing its revenue target by nearly fifteen percent.
Mayumi 的業務部門上季表現不佳，營收目標短少了將近百分之十五。
collocation: underperform + time period (last quarter, this year)
Baraka explained why his team underperformed on a project with extra funding and staff.
Baraka 解釋了他的團隊為何在擁有額外經費與人力的專案中表現不佳。
Schools that consistently underperform in national assessments may lose their government accreditation.
在全國評量中持續表現不佳的學校，可能會失去政府的認證資格。
- underperform a benchmark
- underperform the market
- underperform expectations
- underperform in sales
- underperform on a test
- consistently underperform
- significantly underperform
- underachieve
usually about a person not reaching their potential; less common for financial assets or institutions
- fall short
slightly less formal, can be used in both personal and financial contexts
- lag behind
emphasises being behind others rather than below a fixed standard
- outperform
direct opposite — to do better than a benchmark or expectation
- exceed
to go above a target or standard
文法句型
underperform (in/on + domain)
underperform + direct object (benchmark)
用法筆記
Frequently used in business reporting, education policy, and performance reviews. Can be transitive (underperform + benchmark/expectation) or intransitive (underperform in/on + area). The noun form 'underperformer' refers to a person or entity that underperforms.