单词 | able |
释义 | able —able /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ adjective (CAN DO) be able to do sthA2 to have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity to do something: » Will she be able to cope with the work?» He's never been able to admit to his mistakes.» I'm sorry that I wasn't able to phone you yesterday.» It's so wonderful being able to see the sea from my window.Thesaurus+: ↑Skilled, talented and ablebe better able to do somethingF0 to find it easier to do something: » Get a good night's sleep and you'll feel better able to cope.Thesaurus+: ↑Skilled, talented and ableWord Builder:–Nouns: ability, disability, inability–Adjectives: able, unable, disabled–Verbs: enable, disable–Adverbs: ablyCommon mistake: able! Able 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.adjective (SKILFUL) ► C2 clever or good at what you do: » an able child/student/secretary» This problem is now being looked at by some of the ablest minds/scientists in the country.Thesaurus+: ↑Skilled, talented and able |
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