minimise

英['mɪnɪmaɪz] 美['mɪnɪmaɪz]
  • vt.尽量减少;使最小化=minimize(美).
  • avoid vt.避免;逃避;[律]使无效;撤销
  • draft n.草稿;草图;汇票;征兵vt.起草;征兵;选秀adj.酝酿中的
Verb:
  1. represent as less significant or important

  2. make small or insignificant;

    "Let's minimize the risk"

    用作及物动词 (vt.)
    1. A computerised utility management system was developed in 1997 to further improve co-ordination and minimise disturbance to road users.
      当局在一九九七年开始采用一套电脑化公用事业管理系统,以改善统筹工作,并尽量减少对道路使用者造成滋扰。
    2. A government ratings utility may be tempted to minimise downgrades when the economy sours.
      当经济不景气的时候,政府评级机构可能会受到诱惑,以尽量减少降级评估。