ability
UK [ə'bɪl.ɪ.ti] US [-ə.tˌi] noun countable or uncountable
ESSENTIAL
■the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something （体力或智力方面的）能力；才能，才智•There's no doubting her ability.她的能力毋庸置疑。 •[+ to infinitive] She had the ability to explain things clearly and concisely.她有能力简单扼要地把事情解释清楚。 •She's a woman of considerable abilities.她是个非常有才干的女性。 •I have children in my class of very mixed abilities (= different levels of skill or intelligence).我班里孩子的能力参差不齐。 •a mixed ability class不同智力水准的学生混编的班级
UK [ə'bɪl.ɪ.ti] US [-ə.tˌi] noun countable or uncountable
Common Learner Errors abilityRemember that ability is never followed by 'of'.Don't say 'ability of doing something', say ability to do something :
✗ I admire people who have the ability of being positive.I admire people who have the ability to be positive. |