vt. 1.把…减至最低数量〔程度〕 lessen to the smallest possible amount or degree
vt. 2.对(某事物)作最低估计;极力贬低(某事物)的价值〔重要性〕 estimate (sth) at the smallest possible amount;reduce the true value or importance of (sth)
基本要点
minimize在英式英语中又作minimise。
句型例句
用作及物动词
▲S+~+n./pron. You can minimize the dangers of driving by taking care to obey the rules of the road.严格遵守交通规则,你就能把行车危险降到最低点。
He minimized the value of her contribution to his research so that he got all the praise.他极力贬低她在那项研究中的贡献,从而独获全部奖励。
补充资料
[派生词] minimization n. 对事情作最低估计‖minimizer n. 对事情作最低估计的人