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／增強體質／增加利潤 - (
computing 計算機 Maximize the window to full screen. 將窗口最大化。
Extra ExamplesThe company is seeking to maximize its productivity. 該公司正在尋求最大限度地提高生産率。 These exercises are designed to maximize coordination. 這些練習旨在最大限度地提高協調性。 They drew up a six-point plan to maximize safety and efficiency in the use of the equipment. 爲了最大限度地提高設備使用的安全性和效率，他們制訂了一個六點計劃。
- maximize something
to make the best use of something 充分利用；最大限度地利用 to maximize opportunities/resources 充分利用機會／資源 The purpose of the restructuring is to maximize opportunities in the global market. 企業重組的目的是爲了充分利用全球市場的機會。
opposite minimize
Word Originearly 19th cent.: from Latin maximus (superlative of magnus ‘great’) + -ize.