单词 | minimize |
释义 | minimize['minimaiz]vt.1.■使减少(或缩小)到最低限度,使减至最少,使缩到最小:We had about ten hours' warning, so we were able to minimize the effects of the flood.由于在十小时前发出了警报,我们能够把水灾的破坏减至最低程度。2.■把…说成极不重要;极度轻视;不认真对待;对…作最低估计:It would be most unwise to minimize the dangers of this course of action.不认真对待这次行动过程中的危险是极不明智的。The boy plays up his strong points and minimizes his weaknesses.这男孩夸大自己的长处,极力缩小自己的缺点。vi.1.■达到最低值[英国英语亦作 minimise]近义词disparage变形vt.minimizedminimizing |
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