1 available (to sb) (used about things) that you can get, buy, use, etc （指物品）可取得的，可购买的，可使用的: This information is easily available to everyone at the local library. 这些资料人人都很容易在本地的图书馆找到。Refreshments are available at the snack bar. 点心和饮料可以在小卖部买到。

2 (used about people) free to be seen, talked to, etc （指人）可取得联系的；可会面、交谈等的: The minister was not available for comment. 无法找到那位部长发表评论。