
minimize
词源
源自拉丁语 'minimus'(最小的),通过法语 'minimiser' 进入英语,最初用于数学领域表示求最小值。
verb
❶ 将某物减少到尽可能小的程度或数量,使其影响或重要性降到最低。
“We need to minimize the risks before starting the project.”
(在开始项目之前,我们需要将风险降到最低。)
“She minimized her expenses to save money for her trip.”
(她尽量减少开支,为旅行攒钱。)
❶ 在计算机界面中,将窗口缩小为图标或隐藏,使其不占据屏幕空间。
“You can minimize the window by clicking the minus button.”
(你可以点击减号按钮将窗口最小化。)
“I minimized all the open windows to see my desktop.”
(我把所有打开的窗口最小化,以便看到桌面。)
常见短语
minimize the damage — 尽可能减少损害或负面影响,常用于危机处理或问题解决时。
“After the scandal, the PR team worked hard to minimize the damage to the company's reputation.”
(丑闻发生后,公关团队努力将公司声誉的损害降到最低。)
minimize costs — 通过优化流程或减少开支来降低成本,常用于商业或项目管理中。
“The new strategy helped the company minimize costs without sacrificing quality.”
(新策略帮助公司在不牺牲质量的情况下降低成本。)