be able to do something

phrase

1
used for saying that it is possible for someone to do something. Forms such as have been able to and will be able to are sometimes considered as tenses of the verb can
I haven’t been able to get any more information.
Synonyms and related words
Possible and able to be done
possible
be able to do something
may
2
to have a particular physical or mental skill
I’d love to be able to sing like you.
She’s barely able to read or write.
Synonyms and related words
To be good at doing something
be able to do something
have a flair for something
have a genius for (doing) something
3
to succeed in doing something on a particular occasion
As far as I have been able to find out, he has no criminal convictions.
Barely able to stand, John staggered into the room.
Synonyms and related words
To succeed in doing something
succeed
manage
pull off
4
to have enough money, time, or freedom to do something
They’re able to buy whatever they want.
I don’t know if I’ll be able to come.
Synonyms and related words
To be good at doing something
be able to do something
have a flair for something
have a genius for (doing) something

单词	be able to do something
释义	be able to do something phrase Other entries for this word not be able to do something to save your life phrase DEFINITIONS4 1 used for saying that it is possible for someone to do something. Forms such as have been able to and will be able to are sometimes considered as tenses of the verb can I haven’t been able to get any more information. Synonyms and related words Possible and able to be done possible be able to do something may 2 to have a particular physical or mental skill I’d love to be able to sing like you. She’s barely able to read or write. Synonyms and related words To be good at doing something be able to do something have a flair for something have a genius for (doing) something 3 to succeed in doing something on a particular occasion As far as I have been able to find out, he has no criminal convictions. Barely able to stand, John staggered into the room. Synonyms and related words To succeed in doing something succeed manage pull off 4 to have enough money, time, or freedom to do something They’re able to buy whatever they want. I don’t know if I’ll be able to come. Synonyms and related words To be good at doing something be able to do something have a flair for something have a genius for (doing) something Phrase☞be able to do something
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