available
英 [əˈveɪ.lə.bəl]
美 [əˈveɪ.lə.bəl]
1、a- "to" (see ad-) + -vail- "be worth" + -able.
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。
- available
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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.
- 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。
- 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。
- 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。
- 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。
- 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。