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minimize

UK //ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz//US //ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz//

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。)

同义词:reduce, lessen, diminish, decrease, curtail

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。)