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minimized

UK //ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪzd//US //ˈmɪn.ə.maɪzd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'minimus'(最小的),通过法语 'minimiser' 进入英语,后缀 '-ize' 表示动词化。

verb

❶ 将某物减少到最低限度或最小程度,通常指减少负面影响、规模或重要性。

“The company minimized costs by reducing staff.”

(公司通过裁员将成本降到最低。)

“She minimized the window to focus on her work.”

(她把窗口最小化以便专注于工作。)

❶ 故意轻视或贬低某事物的重要性或影响。

“She minimized his achievements during the meeting.”

(她在会议上故意贬低他的成就。)

“Don't minimize the difficulties we are facing.”

(不要轻视我们面临的困难。)

同义词:reduced, diminished, lessened, downplayed, underestimated

常见短语

minimized risk — 指通过采取措施将潜在风险降到最低程度,常用于商业或项目管理场景。

“Investors prefer projects with minimized risks.”

(投资者更青睐风险最小化的项目。)

minimized impact — 表示通过干预或调整使某事的影响范围或程度变得尽可能小。

“The new policy aims to have minimized impact on local communities.”

(新政策旨在对当地社区的影响最小化。)