2018-10-16 enable

Definition

to make it possible for someone to do sth, or for sth to happen.

Synonym

let, allow

Sentence

1. "One Word A Day" enables English learners to take a fresh look at the words that are overlooked.

2. AppleCare+ enables Apple customers to extend the one-year hardware repair coverage to up to two years.

3. WeChat Moments, a popular WeChat feature, enables users to share with their friends what they are up to and what is on their mind.

4. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter track people's movements around the web and enable advertisers to reach users via tailored advertisements.

Practice

1. 雅思考试可以让考生知道他们的英语水平如何。

IELTS enables test takers to know how well their English is.

IELTS enables examinees to get a sense of how proficient their English is.

IELTS enables examinees/candidates to measure their English proficiency.

2. 新的检测手段应该能够使医生们尽早查出这种疾病。

New testing methods should enable doctors to detect this disease as soon as possible.

The new test should enable doctors to detect the disease early.

3. 炙热的阳光使葡萄达到最佳成熟状态。

The hot sunshine enables grapes to mature into the best stage.

The hot sun enables the grapes to reach optimum ripeness.