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minimising

UK //ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz.ɪŋ//US //ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz.ɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'minimus'(最小的),加上后缀 '-ise'(使…化),形成动词 'minimise',其现在分词形式为 'minimising'。

verb

❶ 将某事物减少到最低程度或最小化,通常指减少负面影响、风险或成本等。

“The company is minimising waste by recycling materials.”

(公司通过回收材料来减少浪费。)

“She is minimising her expenses to save money for the trip.”

(她正在尽量减少开支,为旅行存钱。)

同义词:reducing, lessening, decreasing

常见短语

minimising risk — 降低风险,采取措施使潜在的危险或损失减到最小。

“Investors focus on minimising risk by diversifying their portfolios.”

(投资者通过分散投资组合来降低风险。)