enable
v
1 [Cn.t] make (sb) able to do sth by giving him the necessary authority or means 使(某人)能够做某事物
This pass enables me to travel half-price on trains. 我用这张通行证坐火车半价.
A rabbit's large ears enable it to hear the slightest sound. 兔子耳朵大能听到极微小的声音.
2 [Tn] make (sth) possible 使(某事)成为可能
The conference will enable greater international co-operation. 这次会议能进一步促进国际间的合作.
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前缀:en 表示使之如...,致使...
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*[i'neibl]vt. 使能够【计】 允许, 使能, 打开相关词组: enable...to do
After a good night's sleep, I'll enjoy breakfast even more.
好好睡一觉, 明早吃早餐会更香。
I wrote to him last Friday.
我上个星期五写信给他。
since her parents had impressed upon her that it would be unforgivable to miss it and cause the friends with whom she was going to stay to make two journeys to meet her.