minimized

• 形容某事物已被减少到尽可能小的数量、程度或规模。也可指被贬低或轻描淡写。

Describes something that has been reduced to the smallest possible amount, degree, or size.

1. Reduced to a minimumB2formal

   Made as small as possible in size, amount, or degree.

   最小化的

   • The risks were minimized through careful planning.
   • The window was minimized to the taskbar on the computer.
   • The impact of the storm was minimized by early warnings.

   同义词abbreviatedcutdecreaseddiminishedloweredminimalreducedtrimmed

   反义词inflatedmagnified

• 动词，表示将某事物减少到最低可能的数量、程度或大小；也可指轻视、贬低某事物的重要性。

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing something to the smallest possible amount, degree, or size.

1. Reduce to smallest possibleB2formal

   To reduce something to the smallest possible amount, degree, or size.

   最小化

   • We need to minimize the risks before starting the project.
   • The company aims to minimize its environmental impact.
   • She tried to minimize the amount of waste produced.

   同义词curtailcutdecreasediminishdownsizelessenreduceshrink

   反义词maximize

2. Downplay or belittleB2formal

   To make something seem less important or serious than it actually is.

   轻描淡写

   • He tried to minimize the significance of the error.
   • The politician minimized the impact of the scandal.
   • Don't minimize her achievements; she worked very hard.

   同义词belittlede-emphasizediminishdiscountdownplayplay downsoft-pedaltrivializeunderstate

   反义词emphasizeexaggeratehighlightoverstatestress

3. Computer interfaceA2informalIT

   To hide a window or application from view, typically by clicking a button.

   最小化

   • Click the button to minimize the window.
   • She minimized the game to check her email.
   • You can minimize all open windows with this shortcut.

   同义词hide

   反义词maximizerestore