minimize

vt.

1. 把…减至最低数量[程度]
   • You can minimize 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 minimized 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。