available /əˈveɪləbəl/ adjective Learner's definition of AVAILABLE
[more available; most available]
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: easy or possible to get or use可获得的；可利用的；易得的 -
The family kept emergency supplies available.这户家庭备有随时可以取用的应急物品。
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The dress is also available in larger sizes.这款连衣裙也有大号的。
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The articles are available at any drugstore.这些物品在任何一家杂货店都可买到。
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Fresh fruit is available during/through the summer.整个夏天都可以吃到新鲜水果。
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The drug is readily/widely/easily available in Europe.这种药在欧洲很好买到。
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The report will soon be made available to the public.这份报告将很快对外公布。
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I missed the plane, and the next available flight doesn't leave until tomorrow.我误机了，下个航班要等到明天。
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a : present or ready for use备用的；可用的 -
All available resources were used.所有可利用的资源都用上了。
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She spent every available dollar on her hobby.她把赚到的钱都花在了她的业余爱好上。
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Parking is available for people staying at the hotel.入住宾馆的客人有停车位。
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Tickets are available from the box office at the theater.票可以在剧院的购票处买到。
b : present and able or willing to talk to someone有空谈话的；愿意交谈的 -
She was not available for comment, according to the newspaper.据报纸报道，她不愿发表评论。
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The woman who answered the phone said, “I'm sorry, but Mr. Adams is not available right now. May I take a message?”接电话的那名女子说：“对不起，亚当斯先生现在无法接电话。我可以代传口信吗？”
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a : not being used or occupied by someone or something else空闲的；可用的 b : free to do something有空闲做某事的 -
We interviewed many available candidates for the job.我们面试了许多随时可以上岗的应聘者。
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I'm available to give speeches.我随时可以发表演讲。
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We should go out for lunch. Are you available next Tuesday?我们应该出去吃午饭。你下周二有空吗？
c : not involved in a romantic relationship.没在谈恋爱的；单身的 -
He wanted to ask her on a date, but wasn't sure if she was available. [=single]他想跟她约会，但不确定她是否单身。
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a great way to meet available men/women/singles与单身男子/女子/人士结识的好方法
— availability
/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount] -
The drug's lack of availability presents a serious problem for them.这种药现在很难买到，这给他们造成了一个大麻烦。
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She's the perfect candidate for the job, but I need to confirm her availability. [=I need to make sure she is available]她是这份工作的最佳人选，但我需要确认她是否能来。
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The availability of affordable housing attracted us to this town.价格适中的住房把我们吸引到了这个小镇来。