每日一詞 22 | enable
每日一詞
2018.10.16
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1. 認識這個詞(基礎篇)
詞:enable
英英釋義:To make it possible for someone to do something, or for something to happen.
例句:'One Word A Day' enables English learners to take a fresh look at the words that are overlooked.
2. 體會這個詞 (進階篇)
“enable”是及物動詞,從詞形可以看得出它由“en”和“able”兩部分組成,意思是“讓/使某人做某事,使......成為可能”。它經常可以用來替換同義詞 let 和 allow,在口語和寫作中都可以使用。
比如,蘋果的 AppleCare+ 服務可以讓用戶延長硬件保修時長,就可以說:
AppleCare+ enables Apple customers to extend the one-year hardware repair coverage to up to two years.
微信朋友圈讓用戶能夠輕松分享自己的想法和生活,就可以是:
WeChat Moments, a popular WeChat feature, enables users to share with their friends what they are up to and what is on their mind.(注意:“WeChat Moments”是“微信朋友圈”的英文名稱,是專有名詞,表示一個功能,所以謂語動詞用了單三。)
再比如,《經濟學人》是這樣解釋社交網絡是怎樣幫助廣告商做精準投放的:
Social networks like Facebook and Twitter track people’s movements around the web and enable advertisers to reach users via tailored advertisements.
3. 從認識到會用(作業)
1)翻譯下面的句子:
雅思考試可以讓考生知道他們的英語水平如何。
(參考翻譯:IELTS enables examinees to get a sense of how proficient their English is. 或者:IELTS enables examinees/candidates to measure their English proficiency.)
造句:The wise boss sets a reasonable rule which will enable individuals to organize their lives.