facilitate

英 [fəˈsɪlɪteɪt]

美 [fəˈsɪlɪteɪt]

v.  促进; 促使; 使便利

过去分词：facilitated　第三人称单数：facilitates　现在分词：facilitating　过去式：facilitated　

CET6考研TOEFLIELTSGRETEM8法律

Collins.1 / BNC.4044 / COCA.3568

牛津词典

verb

• 促进；促使；使便利
  to make an action or a process possible or easier
  1. The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth.
     新贸易协定应当会加快经济发展。
  2. Structured teaching facilitates learning.
     有条理的教导有利于学习。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 促进;使便利
  Tofacilitatean action or process, especially one that you would like to happen, means to make it easier or more likely to happen.
  1. The new airport will facilitate the development of tourism...
     新机场将促进旅游业的发展。
  2. He argued that the economic recovery had been facilitated by his tough stance.
     他认为他的强硬立场推动了经济的复苏。

英英释义

verb

• make easier
  1. you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge
  Synonym:easealleviate
• increase the likelihood of (a response)
  1. The stimulus facilitates a delayed impulse
• be of use
  1. This will help to prevent accidents
  Synonym:help

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