able
柯林斯词典
1. PHRASE If you are able to do something, you have skills or qualities which make it possible for you to do it. (因具有某技能或素質而) 能夠
The older child should be able to prepare a simple meal. 這個大點兒的孩子應該能做頓簡單的飯菜。
The company says they're able to keep pricing competitive. 這個公司說他們能夠保持價格競爭力。
2. PHRASE If you are able to do something, you have enough freedom, power, time, or money to do it. (因有足夠的自由、權力、時間或財力而) 可以
You'll be able to read in peace. 你將可以安靜地看書。
Have you been able to have any kind of contact?
你取得任何聯系了嗎?
3. ADJ Someone who is able is very intelligent or very good at doing something. 有才能的
...one of the brightest and ablest members of the government. …最聰明、最有才能的政府成員之一。
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able /ˈeɪbəl/ (abler,/ˈeɪblə/ablest/ˈeɪblɪst/)
剑桥词典
- I've never been able to do crosswords .
- Dr Jones is very busy but I'm sure she'll be able to see you tomorrow .
- Will you be able to carry all the shopping back home on your bike ?
- He was able to lead a normal life , despite the illness .
- Irene won't be able to play in the match on Saturday .
able adjective (CAN DO)
be able to do sthto have the necessary physical strength , mental power , skill , time , money , or opportunity to do something
能夠做某事
Will she be able to cope with the work ? 她能應付這項工作嗎?
He's never been able to admit to his mistakes . 他從來無法承認自己的錯誤。
I'm sorry that I wasn't able to phone you yesterday . 對不起,昨天我沒能給你打電話。
It's so wonderful being able to see the sea from my window . 從我的窗口就能看到大海,真是太棒了。
例句
be better able to do something
to find it easier to do something
更易於做某事
Get a good night's sleep and you'll feel better able to cope . 晚上好好睡一覺,就更有能力解決問題。
able adjective (SKILFUL)
intelligent or good at what you do聰明能乾的;有能力的
an able child /student /secretary 聰明的孩子/有才華的學生/能乾的秘書
This problem is now being looked at by some of the ablest minds /scientists in the country . 現在國內一些最有才乾的人/科學家正在研究這個難題。 返回 able