单词 | minimize |
释义 | minimize minimize (UK USUALLY minimise) /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for minimize 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 strongF0 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: minimum–Adjectives: minimal, minimum–Verbs: minimize–Adverbs: minimally |
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