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vt.将...减到最少 v.最小化

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动词过去式:minimized 过去分词:minimized 现在分词:minimizing 第三人称单数:minimizes 名词:minimization

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min=small(小的)

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/'mɪnɪmaɪz; `mɪnə,maɪz/ v [Tn]
1 reduce (sth) to the smallest amount or degree 使(某事物)减至最小量或最低程度
*To minimize the risk of burglary, install a good alarm system. 安装可靠的报警设备以减低被盗的风险.
2 estimate (sth) at the smallest possible amount; reduce the true value or importance of (sth) 对(某事物)作最低估计; 贬低(某事物)的价值或重要性
*He minimized the value of her contribution to his research so that he got all the praise. 他极力贬低她在那项研究中的贡献, 从而独获全部奖励. Cf 参看 maximize.

minimize


v [T]
to reduce something that is difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant to the smallest possible amount or degree
maximize
 Every effort is being made to minimize civilian casualties.
 The rail company is bringing in more trains in an effort to minimize disruption to travellers.
to make something seem less serious or important than it really is
= play down
 We must not minimize the problem of racial discrimination.
to make a document or program on your computer very small when you are not using it but still want to keep it open
maximize
 Click on the top of the window to minimize it.
1. We´ve taken steps to minimize the losses.
    我们已采取措施尽量减少损失。

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