minimize
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/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
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/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
to make something as small as possible, especially something bad
We should minimize waste to help the environment.
我們應該盡量減少浪費以保護環境。
to make something seem less important than it is
He tried to minimize his mistakes during the meeting.
他試圖在會議期間淡化自己的錯誤。
to make a computer window smaller
Please minimize the browser window when you're done.
完成後請最小化瀏覽器視窗。