minimise

动词 minimise:

1. represent as less significant or important
   同义词：understate, minimize, downplay
2. make small or insignificant
   同义词：minimize

1. He minimized the value of her contribution to his research so that he got all the praise.
   他极力贬低她在那项研究中的贡献，从而独获全部奖励。
2. To minimize the risk of burglary, install a good alarm system.
   安装可靠的报警设备以减低被盗的风险。