Word · Frequency #8977
minimized
将...减到最少；使最小化
minimized is the past of minimize.
to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree
- 1.
To make (something) smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce.
使(某物)变小或尽可能小；收缩；减少。
- 2.
To relegate or assign (something) to a less insignificant status; diminish.
将(某物)降低至较不重要的地位；贬低。
- 3.
To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.
将(窗口)从主显示区域移除,折叠为图标或标题。
- 4.
To treat (someone) in a slighting manner.
以轻蔑的态度对待(某人)。
- 5.
To treat as trivial or insignificant; to trivialize.
把...视为琐碎或无关紧要；轻视。
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。
In use
The company implemented new strategies to minimize operational costs.
We are minimizing potential risks by conducting thorough safety checks.
The packaging was redesigned to minimize environmental impact.
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.
他试图淡化问题的重要性。
minimize sth
计算机操作中缩小窗口。
Click the button to minimize the window.
Connections
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
- 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。
- minimize errors
Learner notes
Memory Tip
mini（小的）+ mize（谐音'美子'）→ 想象一个小美女把东西减到最少。
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。
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
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/).
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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