单词 | able |
释义 | able ['eɪ.bl] adjective CAN DO 能做 be able to do sth ESSENTIAL ■to have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money or opportunity to do something 能够做… •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.他从来就不会承认自己的错误。 •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.能从我的视窗看到大海,真是太棒了。 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,解决问题的能力会更好。 Common Learner Errors ableAble is followed by a verb in the infinitive with 'to'.Do not say 'able do something' or 'able doing something', say able to do something.✗ I will be able start the job next week.I will be able to start the job next week. ['eɪ.bl] adjective SKILFUL 有技巧的 ■clever 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。 |
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