maximize verb
also British maximise /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/ maximizes; maximized; maximizing
also British maximise /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/ maximizes; maximized; maximizing
Learner's definition of MAXIMIZE
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: to increase (something) as much as possible : to increase (something) to a maximum使…最大化 2
: to use (something) in a way that will get the best result充分利用;最大限度利用 -
We planned out each day in order to maximize [=make the most of] our time on vacation.我们认真规划每一天,以最大限度地利用好我们的假期。
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I rearranged the furniture to maximize the space in my small apartment.为充分利用我这个小公寓的空间,我重新摆放了家具。
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This program will teach you how to maximize your strengths while minimizing your weaknesses.这门课程将教会你如何最大限度地扬长避短。
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computers : to make (a program's window) very large : to make (a program's window) fill the screen of a computer使窗口最大化;全屏 — opposite minimize — maximization
also British maximisation /ˌmæksəməˈzeɪʃən/ Brit /ˌmæksəˌmaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]