单选题 To weaken the damage for earthquakes, scientists are working on ways to enable accurate prediction.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[解析] weaken削弱，(使)变弱；A relieve减轻，接触，援救；B．deduct，扣除，演绎；C．minimize将……减到最少；D．rid(与of连用)摆脱；除去；例：to rid the town of rats消灭城里的老鼠；因此C为答案。