early 15c., "to make fit;" mid-15c., "to make able to," from en- (1) "make, put in" + able. Related: Enabled; enabling. An enabling act (1684) is so called because it empowers a body or person to take certain action.
权威例句
1. This committee will enable decisions to be made democratically.
该委员会将实现民主决议过程。
2. The vote will enable the Prime Minister to push through tough policies.
这次投票将使首相能够力行强硬政策。
3. The sessions will enable you to discuss problems with fellow asthma sufferers.
这些环节让你和其他哮喘病患者一起讨论问题.
4. Only teamwork will enable us to get the job done on time.
只有团结一致,我们才能按时完成这项工作.
5. This dictionary will enable better international understanding.