minimize/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
vt.-mized, -mizing1. 减到最少;按最小(值 或限度)估计The polar explorers took every precaution to minimize the dangers of their trip.极地探险者十分小心谨慎,以便使旅途的危险性减少到最小。
One of the effective measures to minimize the dangers of driving is to teach people to obey all the rules of the road.使发生车祸的机会减到最低的有效措施之一就是教育人们遵守一切交通规则。
(亦作: minimise)