able
英 /ˈeɪbəl/ 美 /ˈeɪbəl/
- adj. 能够的having the skill, opportunity, or means to do something
- adj. 能干的；有才干的skilled and effective at doing things
I am finally able to swim across the pool.
我终于能够游到泳池的另一端了。
With reliable internet access, rural students are able to attend courses previously available only in cities.
有了可靠的互联网接入，农村学生就能参加以前只有城市才提供的课程。
搭配
be able to 能够an able leader 能干的领导者an able student 有才干的学生
辨析提示
表示能够做某事用be able to do，不用able doing。
词族
ability (n.)、unable (adj.)、ably (adv.)
反义 unable、incapable
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