英语词汇“minimize”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

minimize

释义

Verb: minimize 'minu`mIz

Make small or insignificant
"Let's minimize the risk"
- minimise [Brit]
Represent as less significant or important
- understate, minimise [Brit], downplay
Cause to seem less serious; play down
- belittle, denigrate, derogate, minimise [Brit]

Derived forms: minimizing, minimizes, minimized

See also: minimization, minimum

Type of: belittle, decrease, disparage, inform, lessen, minify, pick at

Antonym: maximize

Encyclopedia: Minimize

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