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单词 enable
释义

enable ​‌‌‌

​verb transitive
UK /ɪnˈeɪb(ə)l/
Other entries for this word
web-enable verb
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyenable
he/she/itenables
present participleenabling
past tenseenabled
past participleenabled
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    to give someone the ability or opportunity to do something

    Enemy communications were destroyed, enabling a surprise attack.

    enable someone to do something:

    This will enable users to conduct live video conversations.

    Synonyms and related words
    To give someone an opportunity to do something
    enable
    entitle
    allow
  2. 2
    to allow someone to continue with abusive or harmful behaviour by failing to challenge them or by protecting them

    My mission is not to enable an alcoholic or drug abuser.

    This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary from United Kingdom on 11/10/2017
    Synonyms and related words
    To pretend something is not happening or is not the case
    sweep aside
    gloss over
    wink at
  3. 3
    ​computingto allow a device or system to work

    Please enable Javascript in your browser.

    Enabled devices will automatically recognize other enabled devices within range.

    Synonyms and related words
    To start or stop a computer or computer program
    log on
    log off
    power up

enable ​‌‌‌

​verb transitive
US /ɪnˈeɪb(ə)l/
Other entries for this word
web-enable verb
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyenable
he/she/itenables
present participleenabling
past tenseenabled
past participleenabled
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    to give someone the ability or opportunity to do something

    Enemy communications were destroyed, enabling a surprise attack.

    enable someone to do something:

    This will enable users to conduct live video conversations.

    Synonyms and related words
    To give someone an opportunity to do something
    enable
    entitle
    allow
  2. 2
    to make a computer or piece of equipment available for use by the user
    Synonyms and related words
    To use or program a computer
    access
    archive
    author
  3. 3
    to allow someone to continue with abusive or harmful behavior by failing to challenge them or by protecting them

    My mission is not to enable an alcoholic or drug abuser.

    This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary from United Kingdom on 11/10/2017
    Synonyms and related words
    To pretend something is not happening or is not the case
    kick something into the long grass
    sweep aside
    gloss over
  4. 4
    ​computingto allow a device or system to work

    Please enable Javascript in your browser.

    Enabled devices will automatically recognize other enabled devices within range.

    Synonyms and related words
    To start or stop a computer or computer program
    log on
    log off
    power up
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