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 min·i·mize /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪz/
 (v.)最小化(vt.)將…減到最少

 min·i·mize v. t. [imp. & p. p. minimized p. pr. & vb. n. minimizing ]
 1. To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum.
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 minimize
      v 1: make small or insignificant; "Let's minimize the risk" [syn:
            minimise] [ant: maximize, maximize]
      2: represent as less significant or important [syn: understate,
          minimise, downplay] [ant: overstate]
      3: belittle; "Don't belittle his influence" [syn: belittle, denigrate,
          derogate]