| 单词 | minimize |
| 释义 | minimize minimise, 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. |
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