
好词典

源自中古英语 'availlen',来自古法语 'a'(到) + 'valoir'(有价值),最终源自拉丁语 'valere'(强壮,有价值)。
❶ 利用某物或机会,使其对自己有利。通常指通过努力或行动来获得好处或解决问题。
“She availed herself of the opportunity to study abroad.”
(她利用了这个出国留学的机会。)
“He tried to avail the discount by showing his membership card.”
(他试图通过出示会员卡来享受折扣。)
❶ 指某物或机会的实际效用或帮助,常用于否定句中表示没有效果。
“His efforts were of no avail in changing her mind.”
(他的努力没能改变她的想法。)
“The medicine was of little avail against the disease.”
(这种药对这种病效果甚微。)
avail oneself of — 利用某物或机会,通常指主动采取行动以获得好处。
“He availed himself of the library's resources to prepare for the exam.”
(他利用图书馆的资源来准备考试。)
to no avail — 表示努力或尝试没有效果或结果,常用于表达失望或无奈。
“She tried to convince him, but it was to no avail.”
(她试图说服他,但毫无效果。)