late 14c., from Old French usable "available, in use" (14c.), from user (see use (v.)). Not a common word before c. 1840, when probably it was re-formed from use (v.) + -able. Related: Usably.
雙語例句
1. This device helps make virtual reality a more usable and accessible technology.
這一裝置有助于使虛擬現(xiàn)實(shí)成為更可用、更便利的技術(shù)。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Half of the island's population has no usable English.
這座島上的居民有一半無法用英語交流。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Charity shops and jumble sales welcome usable clothes.
慈善商店和義賣活動歡迎大家捐助能穿的衣服。
來自柯林斯例句
4. The bike is rusty but usable.
自行車生銹了，但還能騎。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
5. The manuscript might be usable if the author could fill it out a little.