minimize
英 [ˈmɪnɪmaɪz] 美 [ˈmɪnɪmaɪz]
vt.
减少;降低;使减少到限度;贬低;使显得不重要;(尤指在计算机屏幕上)使最小化
第三人称单数： minimizes现在分词： minimizing过去式： minimized过去分词： minimized
记忆技巧：minim 微量，小量 + ize 使… → 使缩小到最少
例句
In order to minimize the boundary layer effects, the nozzles were made as short as possible.
为了减少附面层效应，喷嘴做得尽可能地短些。
Minimize any windows you have opened.
把你打开的所有窗口最小化。
He always tried to minimize his own faults, while exaggerating those of others.
他总是试图对自己的错误轻描淡写，对别人的错误夸大其词。
