每日一词22 enable
1. enable
英英释义: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. 体会
“enable”是及物动词,从词形可以看得出它由“en”和“able”两部分组成,意思是“让/使某人做某事,使......成为可能”。它经常可以用来替换同义词 let 和 allow,在口语和写作中都可以使用。
比如,苹果的 AppleCare+ 服务可以让用户延长硬件保修时长,就可以说:
AppleCare+ enables Apple customers to extend the one-year hardware repair coverage to up to two years.
微信朋友圈让用户能够轻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”的英文名称,是专有名词,表示一个功能,所以谓语动词用了单三。)
再比如,《经济学人》是这样解释社交网络是怎样帮助广告商做精准投放的:
Social networks like Facebook and Twitter track people’s movements around the web and enable advertisers to reach users via tailored advertisements.
3. 从认识到会用(作业)
1)翻译下面的句子:
雅思考试可以让考生知道他们的英语水平如何。
翻译:IELTS enables their candidates to know how well their English level is.
参考翻译:IELTS enables examinees to get a sense of how proficient their English is.
场景一:简书,一个实用的写作平台,可以让使用者写下心中所想,并分享给感兴趣的人。
造句:Jianshu, a practical writing platform, enables users to write what is on their mind and share with anyone who is interested in.
场景二:现象级英语使英语学习者养成良好的学习习惯,更有效地学习。
造句:Phenomenal English enables their English learners to develop a good habit and study more effectively.