minimize

使减到最小英释vvto reduce something that is difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant to the smallest possible amount or degree

The fire has caused great losses, but the factory tried to ______ the consequences by saying that the damage was not as serious as reported.句意： 大火造成了巨大损失， 但厂家却开脱说损失并没有报道的那样严重， 借此来降低事故的影响。decrease： 减少； subtract： 减去； degrade： 降级， 退化。314degrade

1 minimize button,最小化按钮

1 真题例句...What can be done to minimize the negative impact of urbanization according to Seto...第二套CET62014.12阅读理解

1 Every effort is being made to minimize civilian casualties..正在尽最大努力减少平民伤亡。

2 The rail company is bringing in more trains in an effort to minimize disruption to travellers..铁路公司正投入更多的列车来减少旅客的不便。