ablyadv.

Brit.

/ˈeɪbli/, U.S.

/ˈeɪbli/,

/ˈeɪbl̩i/

Forms: Middle English abeliche, Middle English abelly, Middle English abelyche, Middle English abilliche, Middle English abilly, Middle English abli, Middle English abliche, Middle English– ably, 1500s–1600s ablie; N.E.D. (1884) also records a form late Middle English ablie.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: able adj., -ly suffix².

Etymology: < able adj. + -ly suffix². Compare classical Latin habiliter aptly, conveniently, Middle French habilement, habillement, French habilement in the most fitting manner (1374), promptly, rapidly (1427), skilfully, competently (1611 in Cotgrave).

In an able manner; with skill, power, or effectiveness; competently, cleverly; †fittingly, suitably, appropriately (obsolete). Frequently with modifying adverb.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > ability > [adverb]

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a1387 J. Trevisa tr. R. Higden Polychron. (St. John's Cambr.) (1871) III. 237 (MED) Þis grete route..was nouȝt abeliche arayed to fiȝte [L. ut pote neque ad pugnandum expedita].

a1398 J. Trevisa tr. Bartholomaeus Anglicus De Proprietatibus Rerum (BL Add.) f. 62 Þat suche a beest may þe more abilliche & eþeliche meue & goo.

?a1425 in D. Knoop & G. P. Jones Mediæval Mason (1933) 264 Ȝef that the mayster a prentes haue, Enterlyche thenne that he hym teche..That he the craft abelyche may conne.

c1540 (?a1400) Gest Historiale Destr. Troy 7122 Þus curstly þat knighthode..Voidet þere victory..Þat neuer auntrid hom aftur so ably to wyn.

1592 W. Wyrley Lord Chandos in True Vse Armorie iv. 89 Thinking it against our power sure Ablie well, one yeare strong to indure.

1609 T. Heywood Troia Britanica x. 234 Bold Agamemnon..Invoakes me next his features to let downe, Tall statur'd, ably limb'd.

1656 S. Hunton Golden Law 103 Charm the Charmer never so ably, yet the deaf Adder wil not hear.

1711 Ld. Shaftesbury Characteristicks III. Misc. ii. ii. 90 I shall conclude with observing how ably the Roman-Christian, and once Catholick Church..proceeded in the Establishment of their growing Hierarchy.

1788 L. MacNally Critic upon Critic (ed. 2) iii. i. 66 I refer to the records of the Morning Chronicle, where my case has been ably and amply handled.

1790 J. Byng Diary 18 Sept. in Torrington Diaries (1938) IV. 151 3 arches over the River, which are so ably delineated in the following Leaf.

1818 W. Cruise Digest Laws Eng. Real Prop. (ed. 2) IV. 316 This doctrine has been controverted; it is, however, very ably defended by Mr. Hargrave.

1855 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. III. 525 He had..done his duty ably, honestly, and fearlessly.

1876 E. A. Freeman Hist. Norman Conquest II. x. 477 Never was a campaign more ably planned.

1930 Amer. Home Jan. 28/2 The off-center arched doorway is ably balanced by the low wing on the other side.

1974 J. B. Morton Beachcomber 184 The conversation, ably guided by our hero, turned to cats.

2000 Building Design 18 Feb. 10/3 Golding..would have had high aspirations for both the public and the profession as he so ably demonstrated as secretary of the Royal Fine Art Commission.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	ably
释义	ablyadv. Brit. /ˈeɪbli/, U.S. /ˈeɪbli/, /ˈeɪbl̩i/ Forms: Middle English abeliche, Middle English abelly, Middle English abelyche, Middle English abilliche, Middle English abilly, Middle English abli, Middle English abliche, Middle English– ably, 1500s–1600s ablie; N.E.D. (1884) also records a form late Middle English ablie. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: able adj., -ly suffix². Etymology: < able adj. + -ly suffix². Compare classical Latin habiliter aptly, conveniently, Middle French habilement, habillement, French habilement in the most fitting manner (1374), promptly, rapidly (1427), skilfully, competently (1611 in Cotgrave). In an able manner; with skill, power, or effectiveness; competently, cleverly; †fittingly, suitably, appropriately (obsolete). Frequently with modifying adverb. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ability > [adverb] ablya1387 capably1885 a1387 J. Trevisa tr. R. Higden Polychron. (St. John's Cambr.) (1871) III. 237 (MED) Þis grete route..was nouȝt abeliche arayed to fiȝte [L. ut pote neque ad pugnandum expedita]. a1398 J. Trevisa tr. Bartholomaeus Anglicus De Proprietatibus Rerum (BL Add.) f. 62 Þat suche a beest may þe more abilliche & eþeliche meue & goo. ?a1425 in D. Knoop & G. P. Jones Mediæval Mason (1933) 264 Ȝef that the mayster a prentes haue, Enterlyche thenne that he hym teche..That he the craft abelyche may conne. c1540 (?a1400) Gest Historiale Destr. Troy 7122 Þus curstly þat knighthode..Voidet þere victory..Þat neuer auntrid hom aftur so ably to wyn. 1592 W. Wyrley Lord Chandos in True Vse Armorie iv. 89 Thinking it against our power sure Ablie well, one yeare strong to indure. 1609 T. Heywood Troia Britanica x. 234 Bold Agamemnon..Invoakes me next his features to let downe, Tall statur'd, ably limb'd. 1656 S. Hunton Golden Law 103 Charm the Charmer never so ably, yet the deaf Adder wil not hear. 1711 Ld. Shaftesbury Characteristicks III. Misc. ii. ii. 90 I shall conclude with observing how ably the Roman-Christian, and once Catholick Church..proceeded in the Establishment of their growing Hierarchy. 1788 L. MacNally Critic upon Critic (ed. 2) iii. i. 66 I refer to the records of the Morning Chronicle, where my case has been ably and amply handled. 1790 J. Byng Diary 18 Sept. in Torrington Diaries (1938) IV. 151 3 arches over the River, which are so ably delineated in the following Leaf. 1818 W. Cruise Digest Laws Eng. Real Prop. (ed. 2) IV. 316 This doctrine has been controverted; it is, however, very ably defended by Mr. Hargrave. 1855 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. III. 525 He had..done his duty ably, honestly, and fearlessly. 1876 E. A. Freeman Hist. Norman Conquest II. x. 477 Never was a campaign more ably planned. 1930 Amer. Home Jan. 28/2 The off-center arched doorway is ably balanced by the low wing on the other side. 1974 J. B. Morton Beachcomber 184 The conversation, ably guided by our hero, turned to cats. 2000 Building Design 18 Feb. 10/3 Golding..would have had high aspirations for both the public and the profession as he so ably demonstrated as secretary of the Royal Fine Art Commission. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online December 2021). > see also also refers to : -ablysuffix < adv.a1387 see also
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