minimization
noun [ U or S ] uk/ˌmɪn.ɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌmɪn.ə.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/
极小化|最小化
the action of reducing something to the lowest possible level or amount
We decided to abandon all these schemes for tax minimization. 我们决定放弃所有计划最小化纳税额。
the concepts of pollution prevention and waste minimization 关于防止污染和废物（排放）最小化的想法
轻描淡写，有意淡化
the action of making something seem less important or smaller than it really is
There is a tendency towards a minimization of the negative impact of sexual harassment. 人们倾向于淡化性骚扰的负面影响。
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- Our objective is minimization of the risk of error.
- We first performed a cost minimization exercise.
- This emotional abuse resulted from parents' minimization of their children's experiences.