available

英 [ə'veɪləb(ə)l] 美 [ə'veləbl]
  • adj. 有效的,可得的;可利用的;空闲的

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1、a- "to" (see ad-) + -vail- "be worth" + -able.

中文词源


available 可获得的,有空的

avail,有益,有用,-able,形容词后缀。引申词义可获得的,有空的等。

英文词源


available
available: see value
available (adj.)
mid-15c., "beneficial," also "valid, effective, capable of producing the desired effect," from avail + -able. Meaning "at one's disposal, capable of being made use of" is recorded from 1827.

双语例句


1. They have only a vague idea of the amount of water available.
他们只是大概知道可用水的总量。

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2. Other amenities, less commonly available, include a library and exercise room.
还有一些不太常有的设施,包括图书馆和健身房。

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3. Cheap goods are available, but not in sufficient quantities to satisfy demand.
有一些廉价的商品,但是数量不足以满足需求。

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4. The service covers contraceptive advice and health checks, and is available free.
服务项目包括避孕建议和健康检查,并且免费提供。

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5. Water and electric hook-ups are available and facilities are good.
水和电都可以接通,设施也很不错。

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