maximize

verb

/ˈmæksɪmaɪz/

(British English also maximise)

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they maximize	/ˈmæksɪmaɪz/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/
he / she / it maximizes	/ˈmæksɪmaɪzɪz/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪzɪz/
past simple maximized	/ˈmæksɪmaɪzd/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪzd/
past participle maximized	/ˈmæksɪmaɪzd/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪzd/
-ing form maximizing	/ˈmæksɪmaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪzɪŋ/

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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 Examples
- The 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.