enable
/ɪˈneɪbl/verb
with obj. and infinitive
1- give (someone or something) the authority or means to do something授权给, 批准, 许可; 使能够：
the evidence would enable us to arrive at firm conclusions.
该证据能使我们得出明确的结论。
1.1
- with obj. make possible使成为可能：
a number of courses are available to enable an understanding of a broad range of issues.
要对一系列范围广泛的问题有所了解, 有一些课程可供学习。
1.2
- with obj. chiefly Computing make (a device or system) operational; activate【主计算机】启动（设备, 系统）; 激活。
1.3
- as adj., in combination -enabled adapted for use with the specified application or system允许…的, （使）能…的：
WAP-enabled mobile phones.
适用于无线应用协议的移动电话。
派生词
enablement
nounenabler
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