minimise

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美

v.  把…减至最低数量〔程度〕; 对(某事物)作最低估计；极力贬低(某事物)的价值〔重要性〕

现在分词：minimising　过去分词：minimised　第三人称单数：minimises　过去式：minimised　

IELTS

BNC.5827

英英释义

verb

• make small or insignificant
  1. Let's minimize the risk
  Synonym:minimize
• represent as less significant or important
  Synonym:understateminimizedownplay

双语例句

• Corporations may be able to do more to maximise the gains or minimise the losses from piracy.
  企业也许能够采取进一步的行动，实现盗版收益最大化，或是相关损失最小化。
• The company believes testing and control to Eurofins standards will help minimise risks for industry and trade.
  企业相信，按欧陆坊标准的检测和控制将有助于他们行业与贸易的风险最小化。
• We must do everything we can to minimise these avoidable tragedies.
  因此，我们必须竭尽所能，设法减少这些本可避免的悲剧发生。
• Second, it would minimise damage to incentives.
  其次，它应将对激励机制的损害降到最低。
• This is a very valuable asset in love and can minimise the problems in a relationship.
  这在爱情中是一个很好的条件，并能将一段感情里面产生的问题最小化。
• And what can the traveller do to minimise the confusion involved and the inconvenience caused?
  对于旅客而言，他们怎么才能让飞机晚点导致的混乱和不便降至最低呢？
• This feature will automatically adjust the headlight angle and direction based on road and driving conditions to minimise glare.
  这个功能将会自动调整角度和方向灯基于道路和驾驶条件最小化眩光。
• Where appropriate, measures should be taken to minimise the particulate contamination of the end product.
  适当的条件下，要采取措施，减少对终产品的尘埃粒子的污染。
• Volvo Cars has introduced waste management systems to minimise residual products and improve material utilisation.
  Volvo汽车公司采用了废物管理体系，这样可以尽可能地减少副产品并改善原材料的利用。
• But I like businesses with small headquarters – they are better placed to minimise bureaucracy and office politics.
  但我喜欢总部规模较小的企业，它们在尽可能地减少官僚体制和办公室政治方面更有优势。