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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。
将...减到最少；使最小化
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将...减到最少；使最小化
to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree
We need to minimize the risk of errors.
我们需要将错误风险降到最低。
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.
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.
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.
以轻蔑的态度对待(某人)。
To treat (someone) in a slighting manner.
minimize
Base
原形
minimizes
3rd person
第三人称单数
minimizing
-ing
现在分词
minimized
Past
过去式
minimized
Past participle
过去分词
We always minimize risks.
我们总是将风险减到最小。
They minimized the impact.
他们将影响减到最小。
She is minimizing her expenses.
她正在将开支最小化。
规则动词
The company implemented new strategies to minimize operational costs.
公司实施了新策略以将运营成本降到最低。
We are minimizing potential risks by conducting thorough safety checks.
我们通过彻底的安全检查将潜在风险降到最低。
The packaging was redesigned to minimize environmental impact.
包装被重新设计以将对环境的影响降到最低。
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。
表示贬低或轻描淡写。
He tried to minimize the importance of the problem.
他试图淡化问题的重要性。
计算机操作中缩小窗口。
Click the button to minimize the window.
点击按钮将窗口最小化。
Not this
The cost minimized after the changes.
Use this
The cost was minimized after the changes.
Minimize 是及物动词，必须带宾语。汉语母语者常受母语影响遗漏宾语，可用被动语态调整。
Not this
We should minimize on waste.
Use this
We should minimize waste.
Minimize 后不能加介词 on，直接跟宾语。汉语学习者常因与 reduce 混淆而错误添加 on。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
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。
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。
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。
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。
减少损害
The quick response helped minimize damage from the storm.
快速反应有助于减少风暴造成的损害。
减少错误
Automation can help minimize errors in data entry.
自动化有助于减少数据录入中的错误。
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Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
mini（小的）+ mize（谐音'美子'）→ 想象一个小美女把东西减到最少。
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。
及物动词时后接直接宾语；不及物用法常见于计算机术语
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