enable
US
UK enable [sth] vtr: (computers: turn on feature) (计算机)
SC 启用, 激活
She enabled the compression feature of the software.
她激活了软件的压缩功能。
enable [sb] to do [sth] v expr: (empower, make able to do)
SC 使能够做某事
SC 使可能做某事
The knife enabled him to cut open the box.
刀子使他能够把盒子打开。
enable [sth] vtr: (make possible)
SC 使…成为可能 shǐ chéng wéi kě néng
This evidence enables a fresh look at the case.
enable vtr: (law: authorize) (法律)
SC 授予…权利 shòu yǔ quán lì
This law enables you to withhold your rent if your landlord fails to fix the problem.