vt.

1. 使減到最少，使縮到最小
   We've taken steps to minimize the losses.

   我們已採取措施盡量減少損失。

2. 低估，小看，極度輕視
   I have no wish to minimize his role or his achievement.

   我不想低估他的作用，也不想貶低他的成就。

v.

1. reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
2. represent or estimate at less than the true value or importance.