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. (因具有某技能或素质而) 能够
The older child should be able to prepare a simple meal. 这个大点儿的孩子应该能做顿简单的饭菜。
The company says they're able to keep pricing competitive. 这个公司说他们能够保持价格竞争力。
2. PHRASE If you are able to do something, you have enough freedom, power, time, or money to do it. (因有足够的自由、权力、时间或财力而) 可以
You'll be able to read in peace. 你将可以安静地看书。
Have you been able to have any kind of contact?
你取得任何联系了吗?
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. …最聪明、最有才能的政府成员之一。
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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
能够做某事
Will she be able to cope with the work ? 她能应付这项工作吗?
He's never been able to admit to his mistakes . 他从来无法承认自己的错误。
I'm sorry that I wasn't able to phone you yesterday . 对不起,昨天我没能给你打电话。
It's so wonderful being able to see the sea from my window . 从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
更易于做某事
Get a good night's sleep and you'll feel better able to cope . 晚上好好睡一觉,就更有能力解决问题。
able adjective (SKILFUL)
intelligent or good at what you do聪明能干的;有能力的
an able child /student /secretary 聪明的孩子/有才华的学生/能干的秘书
This problem is now being looked at by some of the ablest minds /scientists in the country . 现在国内一些最有才干的人/科学家正在研究这个难题。 返回 able