able是什么意思？

able

英[ˈeɪbl] 美[ˈebəl]

• adj. 能够的，有能力的，有才干的，干练的；

比较级：abler;

最高级：ablest;

例句

• “Will you be able to get me tickets?”“Of course, no problem.” “你能给我弄到票吗?”“当然可以, 没问题。”
• Jim was able to keep his anger in to avoid a fight. 吉姆控制住了自己的愤怒从而避免了一场争斗。
• He was pleased to be able to fling off such an unwelcome responsibility. 能摆脱如此令人厌烦的责任他感到很高兴。
• Trade was so good that the firm was able to set on more workers. 该公司生意兴隆, 所以有能力雇用更多的工人。
• I've never been able to puzzle her out. 我一直对她捉摸不透。
• Would he be able to live with himself later? 他以后还能保持自尊心吗?
• You won't be able to hold such a man down. 你是无法叫这样的人屈服的。
• It was a miracle that they were able to pull her through the operation. 他们居然能使她开刀后活了下来, 真是个奇迹。
• I won't be able to look him in the eye if I lie. 我要是撒谎, 我就不敢直视他的眼睛。
• The captain was able to keep the ship on her course in spite of the storm. 尽管有风暴, 船长仍使船沿航道继续航行。

同义词

• adj.
  able的同义词之：能,会;有能力的
  power, having, skillful, qualified, efficient, proficient, capable,
• able的同义词之：其他释义
  practical, skillful, technical, accomplished, competent, efficient, qualified, capable, satisfactory,

反义词

• adj.
  able的反义词之：能;有能力的;能干的
  incapable, unable,
• able的反义词之：其他释义
  unable, incapable,

同义词解析

• 以下这些形容词均含有"有能力的，能干的" 的意思
  able ：最常用词，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。

词组

• be able to
  能/会做什么

英语四级真题

She's afraid she won't be able to attend your class this afternoon though.
出自-2014年6月听力原文
Furthermore, students will be able to purchase sections of the text instead of buying the whole thing, with individual chapters costing as little as $
出自-2013年6月阅读原文
Few people are able to resist alcohol's temptations.
出自-2013年6月阅读原文

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• PHR-MODAL
  （因具有品质或技能）能做到…的
  If you are able to do something, you have skills or qualities which make it possible for you to do it.
  例句
  The older child should be able to prepare a simple meal... 那个年纪稍大的孩子应当会做一顿简单的饭菜。 The company say they're able to keep pricing competitive... 该公司说他们能够使定价保持竞争力。
• PHR-MODAL
  （因有足够的自由、权力、时间、财力等而）可以…的，能够…的
  If you are able to do something, you have enough freedom, power, time, or money to do it.
  例句
  You'll be able to read in peace... 你就能安心地读书了。 Have you been able to have any kind of contact?... 你联系上了吗？
• ADJ-GRADED
  聪明能干的；能力出众的
  Someone who is able is very clever or very good at doing something.
  例句
  ...one of the brightest and ablest members of the government... 政府里最聪明能干的成员之一 They are bright, intelligent, able and confident. 他们聪明又智慧，能干又自信。

英汉词典释义

• adj.
  能够…的, 得以…的
  Most children are able to walk before they are able to talk. 多数孩子在会说话前就会走路。 The patient was soon able to sit up. 病人很快就能坐起来了。
  有才干的, 有本事的
  He was acknowledged as an able statesman. 他被公认为是个有才干的政治家。 The general impression at the studio was that he was able. 在这个画室获得的总的印象是他很有才能。

英英词典释义

• Adjective
  1. (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something;
  "able to swim""she was able to program her computer""we were at last able to buy a car""able to get a grant for the project"
  2. have the skills and qualifications to do things well;
  "able teachers""a capable administrator""children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"
  3. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity;
  "able to learn""human beings are able to walk on two feet""Superman is able to leap tall buildings"
  4. having a strong healthy body;
  "an able seaman""every able-bodied young man served in the army"

行业词典

• 计算机： 能的，有能力的；