(1) 使(某人)能够做某事 (make (sb) able by giving means，power or authority (to do sth)) [C+n+to-inf]： The scholarship～d me to go to university. 这笔奖学金使我能够上大学。Science has～d man to probe the secrets of the universe. 科学使人类得以探索宇宙的奥秘。The microscope～s small objects to be observed. 显微镜可以用来观察细微的东西。〖同〗 empower，qualify，allow，permit; 〖反〗 prevent，disqualify，prohibit;

(2) 使(某事)成为可能(make (sth) possible or easy) [T+n]： The conference～d better international understanding. 这次会议促进了各国间的理解。