minimise

['minimaiz]

vt. 尽量减少, 使最小化
=minimize（美)

例句与用法：

He minimized the value of her contribution to his research so that he got all the praise.

他极力贬低她在那项研究中的贡献，从而独获全部奖励。

To minimize the risk of burglary, install a good alarm system.

安装可靠的报警设备以减低被盗的风险。

详细释义：

【英】=minimize