新视野大学英语词汇讲解第258期:enable

2012-10-08 23:26:03　

enable

vt. 1. make (sb.) able to do sth. by giving him the necessary power or means
（通过授予必要的权利和手段）使能够；使可以
This pass enables me to travel half-price on trains.
这张通行证使我能够以半价乘火车旅行。
A dog's ears enable it to hear the least sound.
狗的耳朵使它能听到极细微的声音。
2. make (sth.) possible
使成为可能
The meeting will enable more international working together.
这次会议将能促进更大的国际合作。