optimise

IPA/ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/
IPA/ˈɑːp.tə.maɪz/

optimise — 動詞

  • 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

優化

使系統或流程達到最佳

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.

Marco 重新設計了工廠佈局，以優化生產線並減少浪費。

optimise + noun phrase (production line)

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

Devika 的團隊努力優化網站，使其能容納更多訪客。

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.