optimise

IPA/ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/
IPA/ˈɑːp.tə.maɪz/

optimise — verb

  • optimisepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • optimises3rd person singular
  • optimising-ing form
  • optimisedpast simple

1. to improve a system, process, or plan so that it works as effectively or efficie

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to improve a system, process, or plan so that it works as effectively or efficiently as possible — for example, optimising a production line to cut waste, or optimising software code to make it run faster.

例句

Marco redesigned the factory layout to optimise the production line and reduce waste.

optimise + noun phrase (production line)

Devika's team worked to optimise the website so it could handle more visitors.

optimise + noun phrase + purpose clause

同義詞
  • improve

    more general; does not carry the strong connotation of reaching a maximum level of effectiveness

  • enhance

    often used for qualities or features rather than processes (e.g. enhance sound quality); slightly more formal

  • streamline

    focuses on making something simpler and removing unnecessary steps, not necessarily maximising performance

  • fine-tune

    implies small, precise adjustments to something already working reasonably well

反義詞
  • worsen

    general opposite; to make something less good

  • degrade

    to reduce quality or performance, often used in technical contexts

文法句型

optimise + noun phrase

用法筆記

The object is typically a system, process, resource, or measurable performance metric. Using optimise for simple everyday actions (e.g. 'optimise your breakfast') sounds overly formal or technical.

常見錯誤

❌We need to optimise the problem.
✅We need to optimise the solution.
💡optimise is used for solutions, methods, or systems, not for problems.
❌I optimised my morning routine to be fun.
✅I improved my morning routine to be more fun.
💡optimise suggests efficiency or effectiveness as the goal, not pleasure.