Diminish与Minimize的用法辨析:
1. 语义强度差异
-- Diminish:表示"减少、减弱"(程度上的降低)
The pain will diminish over time.(疼痛会随时间减轻)
-- Minimize:表示"最小化"(达到可能的最低限度)
We must minimize the risks.(我们必须将风险降到最低)
2. 使用场景差异
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word-vs-word-cn
【Diminish】 means to reduce, shrink, or make less important.
- Glycolic acid can help 【diminish】 facial lines and wrinkles.
【Minimize】 means to reduce to the smallest degree or size.
- Exercises to the stomach muscles can 【minimize】 back pain.