max·im·ize
verb OPAL W
/ˈmæksɪmaɪz/
/ˈmæksɪmaɪz/
(British English also maximise)
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they maximize | /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/ |
| he / she / it maximizes | /ˈmæksɪmaɪzɪz/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪzɪz/ |
| past simple maximized | /ˈmæksɪmaɪzd/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪzd/ |
| past participle maximized | /ˈmæksɪmaɪzd/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪzd/ |
| -ing form maximizing | /ˈmæksɪmaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪzɪŋ/ |
- maximize something to increase something as much as possible
使增加到最大限度 - to maximize efficiency/fitness/profits
最大限度地提高效率／增强体质／增加利润 - (computing) Maximize the window to full screen.
将窗口最大化。
Extra Examples- The company is seeking to maximize its productivity.
该公司正在寻求最大限度地提高其生产力。 - These exercises are designed to maximize coordination.
这些练习旨在最大限度地提高协调性。 - They drew up a six-point plan to maximize safety and efficiency in the use of the equipment.
为了最大限度地提高设备使用的安全性和效率，他们制订了一个六点计划。
- to maximize efficiency/fitness/profits
- maximize something to make the best use of something
充分利用；最大限度地利用 - to maximize opportunities/resources
充分利用机会／资源 - The purpose of the restructuring is to maximize opportunities in the global market.
企业重组的目的是为了充分利用全球市场的机会。
opposite minimize - to maximize opportunities/resources
Word Originearly 19th cent.: from Latin maximus (superlative of magnus ‘great’) + -ize.