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.
🎯 考研助记
前缀:en 表示使之如...,致使...
🔁 扩展释义
*[i'neibl]vt. 使能够【计】 允许, 使能, 打开相关词组: enable...to do
Bagrit dismissed the idea that computers would learn to 'think' for themselves and would 'rule the world', which people liked to believe in those days.