Word · Frequency #8977
minimize
将...减到最少；使最小化
核心释义
to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree
- 1.
使(某物)变小或尽可能小；收缩；减少。
To make (something) smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce.
- 2.
将(某物)降低至较不重要的地位；贬低。
To relegate or assign (something) to a less insignificant status; diminish.
- 3.
将(窗口)从主显示区域移除,折叠为图标或标题。
To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.
- 4.
以轻蔑的态度对待(某人)。
To treat (someone) in a slighting manner.
- 5.
把...视为琐碎或无关紧要；轻视。
To treat as trivial or insignificant; to trivialize.
低估；淡化；最小化（计算机窗口）；使(某物)变小或尽可能小；收缩；减少。；将(某物)降低至较不重要的地位；贬低。；将(窗口)从主显示区域移除,折叠为图标或标题。
用法In use
The company implemented new strategies to minimize operational costs.
用法提示：动词原形，表示'将...减到最少'。
We are minimizing potential risks by conducting thorough safety checks.
用法提示：现在分词形式，表示'正在将...减到最少'。
The packaging was redesigned to minimize environmental impact.
用法提示：动词过去分词形式，表示'被减到最少'。
minimize sth
表示减少到最小程度。
We need to minimize the risk of errors.
我们需要将错误风险降到最低。
minimize sth
表示贬低或轻描淡写。
He tried to minimize the importance of the problem.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- minimize risk
- 最小化风险
- We need to take steps to minimize risk.我们需要采取措施来最小化风险。
- minimize impact
- 减少影响
- The new policy aims to minimize impact on the environment.新政策旨在减少对环境的影响。
- minimize cost
- 降低成本
- Companies try to minimize cost without sacrificing quality.公司试图在不牺牲质量的情况下降低成本。
- minimize chance
- 减少机会
- Proper planning can minimize the chance of failure.适当的规划可以减少失败的机会。
- minimize damage
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
mini（小的）+ mize（谐音'美子'）→ 想象一个小美女把东西减到最少。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：formal writing、technical contexts、casual conversation 多用于正式和技术场合，如风险管理或软件界面，但在日常口语中也不罕见。属于混合语域。
语法说明Grammar Note
及物动词时后接直接宾语；不及物用法常见于计算机术语
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending with -ize (IPA: /-aɪz/) rhyme with minimize: realize, recognize, authorize, organize. Words beginning with min- (like minimum, minute) look similar but have different pronunciations (/ˈmɪnɪməm/ and /ˈmɪnɪt/).
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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