to minimize
01
最小化, 尽量减少
to reduce something to the lowest possible degree or amount, particularly something unpleasant
Transitive: to minimize sth
例子
She tries to minimize stress by practicing mindfulness techniques.
她试图通过练习正念技巧来最小化压力。
The team is currently working to minimize errors in the new software release.
团队目前正在努力最小化新软件版本中的错误。
02
最小化, 轻视
to represent or consider something as less significant or important than it truly is
Transitive: to minimize importance of something
例子
The company attempted to minimize the environmental impact of its operations.
该公司试图最小化其运营对环境的影响。
The politician sought to minimize the scandal by emphasizing unrelated accomplishments during their tenure.
这位政治家试图通过在任期间强调不相关的成就来最小化丑闻的影响。
03
轻视, 忽视
to treat something or someone with disregard or lack of respect
Transitive: to minimize sth
例子
The professor 's condescending attitude minimized the contributions of students during class discussions.
教授居高临下的态度贬低了学生在课堂讨论中的贡献。
The politician 's campaign strategy aimed to minimize his opponent's credibility by spreading rumors.
这位政治家的竞选策略旨在通过散布谣言来贬低对手的可信度。
词汇树
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