enable

英 [ɪn'eɪb(ə)l; en-]美 [ɪ'nebl]
  • vt. 使能够，使成为可能；授予权利或方法
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中文词源

enable 使能够

en-, 进入，使。able, 能够。

英文词源

enable (v.)
early 15c., "to make fit;" mid-15c., "to make able to," from en- (1) "make, put in" + able. Related: Enabled; enabling. An enabling act (1684) is so called because it empowers a body or person to take certain action.

双语例句

1. This committee will enable decisions to be made democratically.
该委员会将实现民主决议过程。
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2. The vote will enable the Prime Minister to push through tough policies.
这次投票将使首相能够力行强硬政策。
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3. The sessions will enable you to discuss problems with fellow asthma sufferers.
这些环节让你和其他哮喘病患者一起讨论问题.
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4. Only teamwork will enable us to get the job done on time.
只有团结一致,我们才能按时完成这项工作.
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5. This dictionary will enable better international understanding.
这部辞典将促进国际间更好的理解.
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