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minimize

/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
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If you minimize a risk, problem, or unpleasant situation, you reduce it to the lowest possible level, or prevent it from increasing beyond that level. 减到最低数量; 降到最低程度

verb [vt. 及物动词] 使减少到最低限度;贬低,使显得不重要;(尤指在计算机屏幕上)使最小化

Concerned people want to minimize the risk of developing cancer. 忧心忡忡的人们想把患上癌症的风险降到最低。

后缀: ize 【verb】 使...化 - to make or become 原词: minimize 是通过后缀 【ize】 构成的派生词
mini(小) + mize → 使减少到最低限度
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