| 单词 | ability |
| 释义 | ability ability /əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ aep /-ə.t̬i/ noun [C or U] ► B1 the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something: » There's no doubting her ability.» [+ to infinitive] She had the ability to explain things clearly and concisely.» She's a woman of considerable abilities.» I have children in my class of very mixed abilities (= different levels of skill or intelligence).» a mixed-ability classThesaurus+: ↑Skill, talent and abilityWord partners for ability• ♯demonstrate/♯have/♯possess ability• ♯lack ability• ♯lose the ability to do sth• ♯affect/♯limit sb's ability to do sth• ♯innate/♯instinctive/♯natural ability• ♯amazing/♯remarkable/♯uncanny ability• ♯proven abilityWord Builder:–Nouns: ability, disability, inability–Adjectives: able, unable, disabled–Verbs: enable, disable–Adverbs: ablyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. demonstrate/have/possess ability» He does not possess the necessary academic ability to study law.-lu. lack ability» She did not lack the ability to master the technology.-lu. enhance/hone/improve/maximize/strengthen ability» Good diet can help to maximize physical ability.-lu. affect/constrain/hamper/impair/impede/limit/restrict/undermine/weaken ability» Constant tiredness was affecting my ability to concentrate.-lu. lose the ability to do sth» I seem to have lost the ability to sleep in the daytime.-lu. doubt/question sb's ability» We began to doubt their ability to run the business.-lu. overestimate/underestimate sb's ability» We underestimated their ability to deceive.–Adjectives-lu. innate/instinctive/natural ability» He has an innate musical ability.-lu. amazing/extraordinary/great/outstanding/remarkable/uncanny/unerring/unique ability» She has a remarkable ability to tell when people are lying.-lu. proven ability» They have no proven ability in the field of transport.-lu. confident in/of sb's ability» I'm confident of his ability to organise the party.–Types-lu. academic/acting/artistic/athletic/cognitive/mental/musical/physical/technical ability» I don't have much technical ability.-lu. leadership ability» She demonstrated great leadership ability.–Nouns-lu. faith in sb's ability» I have every faith in her ability to finish the work on time.–Phrases-lu. to the best of sb's ability» I looked after the children to the best of my ability. • • • Extra Examples:» He had no doubts about his team's ability to reach the World Cup finals.» Computer literacy is now as essential as the ability to drive a car.» Organizational ability is essential in a good manager.» Man's ability to talk makes him unlike any other animal.» All the children are taught together in one class, regardless of their ability.Common mistake: ability! Remember 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. |
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