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minimalize

释义

minimalize

verb transitive

UK /ˈmɪnɪm(ə)laɪz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	minimalize
he/she/it	minimalizes
present participle	minimalizing
past tense	minimalized
past participle	minimalized

1
to make something as small as possible
Our focus is on minimalizing the use of pesticides and chemicals.
Synonyms and related words
To reduce something
cut back
cut down
reduce
2
to present something as being less important or serious than it is
Many parents minimalize the problem and don’t pick up on the warning signs.
Synonyms and related words
To make something seem less important or special
play down
minimize
downplay

minimalize

verb transitive

US /ˈmɪnɪm(ə)laɪz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	minimalize
he/she/it	minimalizes
present participle	minimalizing
past tense	minimalized
past participle	minimalized

1
to make something as small as possible
Our focus is on minimalizing the use of pesticides and chemicals.
Synonyms and related words
To reduce something
cut back
reduce
shrivel
2
to present something as being less important or serious than it is
Many parents minimalize the problem and don’t pick up on the warning signs.
Synonyms and related words
To make something seem less important or special
play down
minimize
downplay

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