| 单词 | able |
| 释义 | ableablerablestableable /ˈeɪbəl/ adjective1be able to do something a)to have the power, skill, knowledge etc you need to do something OPP unable: I’d love to be able to play the piano.我真的希望自己会弹钢琴。 b)to be in a situation where it is possible for you to do something OPP unable: Will you be able to come tonight?今天晚上你能来吗？ 2clever or good at doing something: a very able student一个很有能力的学生THESAURUS: ablecan do sth to be able to do something, or to know how to do something: He can run really fast.Can you drive?I couldn’t see her anywhere.be able to do sth to have the skill, knowledge, strength etc you need to do something – used especially instead of can in more formal English: We are looking for someone who is able to speak French and Spanish.belookbeThe young birds are now able to fly.birdbeWill you be able to carry those bags on your own?baghave the ability to do sth to be able to do something that needs skill, or that most people cannot do: He had the ability to influence people.haveShe seemed to have the ability to sleep through anything.seembe in a position to do sth formal to be able to do something because you have the knowledge, power, money, or equipment to do it: Without that information, we are not in a position to decide.beI’m not in a position to make the final decision myself. |
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