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.
雙語例句
1. This committee will enable decisions to be made democratically.
該委員會將實現(xiàn)民主決議過程。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The vote will enable the Prime Minister to push through tough policies.
這次投票將使首相能夠力行強(qiáng)硬政策。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The sessions will enable you to discuss problems with fellow asthma sufferers.
這些環(huán)節(jié)讓你和其他哮喘病患者一起討論問題.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. Only teamwork will enable us to get the job done on time.
只有團(tuán)結(jié)一致,我們才能按時完成這項工作.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. This dictionary will enable better international understanding.