Word · Frequency #5827
minimises
使减到最少/最小，降到最低限度；极度轻视
minimises is the third person singular of minimise.
to make something as small as possible or to treat it as less important
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v represent as less significant or important；v make small or insignificant
使减到最少/最小；使降到最低限度
使减到最少/最小；使降到最低限度；使缩到最小；极度轻视
In use
To minimise waste, the factory recycles all its scrap materials.
She minimised her role in the project during the interview.
The company is minimising costs by using more efficient technology.
minimise + noun
直接加宾语，表示将某事物减到最少。
We need to minimise waste in our production process.
我们需要在生产过程中将浪费减到最少。
minimise the + noun
常与the+抽象名词连用，强调降低特定对象。
The new safety measures will minimise the risk of accidents.
新的安全措施将把事故风险降到最低。
minimise + noun + by + v-ing
by引导方式状语，说明降低的手段。
You can minimise energy costs by using LED lights.
通过使用LED灯，你可以将能源成本降到最低。
be minimised
被动语态，强调动作承受者。
The impact of the budget cuts will be minimised through careful planning.
通过仔细规划，预算削减的影响将被降到最低。
Verb forms
base minimise · third person minimises · -ing minimising · past minimised · past participle minimised
规则动词，过去式和过去分词加-ed。
Common mistakes
We need to minimize the cost.We need to minimise the cost.
在英式英语中，'minimise'的正确拼写应为 -ise 结尾，而不是 -ize。中国学习者常受美式英语影响误用 -ize，应统一使用英式拼写。
The risk minimised.The risk was minimised.
'Minimise'是及物动词，需要宾语或用于被动语态。原句缺少被动语态的助动词，正确应为 'The risk was minimised' 或 'We minimised the risk.'
Connections
Collocations
- minimise risk
- 降低风险
- We should take steps to minimise risk.我们应该采取措施降低风险。
- minimise impact
- 减少影响
- The new policy aims to minimise environmental impact.新政策旨在减少对环境的影响。
- minimise cost
- 降低成本
- The company is looking for ways to minimise cost while maintaining quality.公司正在寻找在保持质量的同时降低成本的方法。
- minimise damage
- 最小化损害
- Quick action helped to minimise damage from the flood.迅速的行动有助于最小化洪水造成的损害。
- minimise disruption
- 减少干扰
- Construction will be scheduled to minimise disruption to traffic.施工将安排以尽量减少对交通的干扰。
- minimise waste
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆技巧：mini（迷你）意为小，minimise就是使变小到最小。
Context & Register
多用于正式或技术语境，表示将某物减到最小；在日常口语中也可表示轻视，但不如前者常见。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the unstressed suffix /aɪz/ (spelled -ise) and rhyme with minimise. Be cautious: some words ending in -ise are pronounced with /ɪs/ (e.g., promise, premise) and do not rhyme.
Learn the forms together
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