minimise
['mɪnɪmaɪz]
vt.
把…减至最低数量[程度];
对（某事物）作最低估计，极力贬低（某事物）的价值[重要性];
例句:
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They are doing their best to minimise the damage.
来自BBC
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The Mayor of Jerusalem has tried to minimise conflict by maintaining a middle way between the various religions.
耶路撒冷市市长对各宗教采取折中的态度，力图使冲突最小化。
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The right style of swimsuit can help to hide, minimise or emphasise what you want it to.
款式选择得当的泳装有助于按照意愿掩饰、缩小或突出某些部位。
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You can minimise the dangers of driving by taking care to obey the rules of the road.
严格遵守交通规则,你就能把行车危险降到最低点.
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What dimensions would you recommend to minimise the costs?
来自THETIMES
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There are risks and we all try to minimise them.
来自BBC