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单词 minimize
释义 minimize
minimize (UK USUALLY minimise) /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for minimize
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C1 to reduce something to the least possible level or amount:
» We must minimize the risk of infection.» Environmentalists are doing everything within their power to minimize the impact of the oil spill. OPPOSITE MAXIMIZE(Cf. ↑maximize)Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making smaller or less , ↑Becoming and making less strong
2
F0 to make something seem less important or smaller than it really is:
» She accused the government of minimizing the suffering of thousands of people.» It's important to focus on your strengths and to minimize your weaknesses.Thesaurus+: ↑Exaggerating and playing down , ↑Praising and applaudingminimization /ˌmɪn.ɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ aep /-məˈ-/ noun [U]
Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making smaller or less , ↑Becoming and making less strongWord Builder:Nouns: minimumAdjectives: minimal, minimumVerbs: minimizeAdverbs: minimally
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