able

单词音标

able音标[\'eibl]

汉语翻译

a. 能干的, 能够的

相关词组:

spell able

词型变化

副词:ably形容词比较级:abler*高级:ablest

词意辨析

able, capable, competent

这些形容词均含有“有能力的，能干的”之意

able: *常用词，多用于褒义，着重指多方面的，经常性的，或潜在性的能力。有时也指高超、非凡的能力。

capable: 语气弱于able，指有能力、有潜力或有条件做某事，常与of连用。

competent: 强调具有能胜任某项工作的足够技能或其它所需的条件。

英语解释

形容词 able:

(usually followed by `to\') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

have the skills and qualifications to do things well

同义词：capable

having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

having a strong healthy body

同义词：able-bodied

例句

Free will makes us able to choose our way of life.

自由的意志使我们可以选择自己的生活方式。

By no means was he able to handle it.

这件事他绝对没办法处理。

She bet me 20 that I wouldn\'t be able to give up smoking.

她和我打20英镑的赌，说我戒不了烟。

As I had plenty of money I was able to help her.

我钱很宽裕，能帮助她。

He is an able man.

他是一个能人。