maximize
verb(British English also maximise)
- maximize something
to increase something as much as possible 使增加到最大限度 to maximize efficiency/fitness/profits 最大限度地提高效率／增强体质／增加利润 - (
computing 计算机 Maximize the window to full screen. 将窗口最大化。
Extra ExamplesThe company is seeking to maximize its productivity. 该公司正在寻求最大限度地提高生产率。 These exercises are designed to maximize coordination. 这些练习旨在最大限度地提高协调性。 They drew up a six-point plan to maximize safety and efficiency in the use of the equipment. 为了最大限度地提高设备使用的安全性和效率，他们制订了一个六点计划。
- maximize something
to make the best use of something 充分利用；最大限度地利用 to maximize opportunities/resources 充分利用机会／资源 The purpose of the restructuring is to maximize opportunities in the global market. 企业重组的目的是为了充分利用全球市场的机会。
opposite minimize
Word Originearly 19th cent.: from Latin maximus (superlative of magnus ‘great’) + -ize.