to increase sth as much as possible 使最大化◆to maximize efficiency/profits/productivity/revenue 使效率／利润／生产力／收入达到最大化◆The company has introduced new strategies to maximize performance. 公司已经采用新策略以将业绩提至最高。
to make the best use of sth 充分利用◆to maximize opportunities/resources 充分利用机会／资源◆You have to maximize your time. 你必须充分利用时间。
() to make a window (= an area within a frame on a computer screen) larger 使计算机窗口最大化◆Maximize the window to full screen. 将计算机窗口放大至全屏。