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facilitate

UK //fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt//US //fəˈsɪl.ə.teɪt//

词源

源自法语 'faciliter',来自拉丁语 'facilis'(意为“容易的”)和 '-ate'(动词后缀)。

verb

❶ 使某事更容易或更顺利,通常指通过提供帮助、资源或创造有利条件来促进某个过程或活动。

“The new software will facilitate the data analysis process.”

(新软件将使数据分析过程更加便捷。)

“Good communication skills facilitate teamwork in the office.”

(良好的沟通技巧有助于促进办公室团队合作。)

同义词:assist, aid, promote, ease, enable

常见短语

facilitate communication — 促进沟通,指采取措施或创造环境使交流更加顺畅和高效。

“Regular meetings facilitate communication between departments.”

(定期会议促进了部门之间的沟通。)