available
英[ə'veɪləb(ə)l]
美[ə'veləbl]
- adj. 有效的，可得的；可利用的；空闲的
词态变化
名词: availability;
助记提示
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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句