minimise

[ˈminimaiz]

vt.

  1. 把…减至最低数量[程度]
    • You can minimise the dangers of driving by taking care to obey the rules of the road.
      严格遵守交通规则, 你就能把行车危险降到最低点。
  2. 对(某事物)作最低估计; 极力贬低(某事物)的价值[重要性]
    • He minimised the value of her contribution to his research so that he got all the praise.
      他极力贬低她在那项研究中的贡献, 从而独获全部奖励。

网络词典

minimise

英 ˈmaɪnɪmɪz 美 ˈmaɪnɪmɪz
动词 中文翻译:减少
同义词: ['diminish', 'reduce', 'minimize']

例句:

  1. 1. To minimise the risk of fire, we need to ensure all flammable materials are stored safely.
    为了减少火灾的风险,我们需要确保所有易燃材料都安全地存放。
  2. 2. The company is trying to minimise its carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources.
    该公司正试图通过使用可再生能源来减少其碳足迹。
  3. 3. Minimising our use of plastic can help protect the environment.
    减少我们的塑料使用可以帮助保护环境。