| 释义 |
minimalize, v. trans.|ˈmɪnɪməˌlaɪz|
[f. minimal a. + -ize.]
a. = minimize v. 1 a.
1978Observer 2 Apr. 4/8 We should start thinking about how to minimalise the adverse effects of returning the West Bank. 1988Adweek 6 June 6/1 Last year's upfront CPM increases were driven by advertiser and agency eagerness to minimalize cost increases. 1991Woman 24 June 13 To minimalize any swelling, I had to keep my hand in a sling, raised above shoulder height.
b. = *minimize v. 1 c.
1979tr. Trybuna Ludu in Summary of World Broadcasts: Eastern Europe (B.B.C.) 5 Jan. ii. a1/5 The Government response is normally another attempt to minimalize the problem. 1981Church Times 20 Nov. 6/2 These Oxford men..have no wish to minimalise Jesus—in contrast with some tendency in The Myth to see Jesus as liberal Jews see him. 1990Guardian 27 June 17/4 Sex offenders tend to minimalise and justify their behaviour. |