1. | ~ to do sth 能;能够to have the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do sth |
You must be able to speak French for this job. 干这项工作你得会说法语。 | |
A viral illness left her barely able to walk. 一场病毒引起的疾病使她走路都十分困难。 | |
I didn't feel able to disagree with him. 我觉得不能不同意他的意见。 | |
Will you be able to come? 你能来吗? |
2. | 有才智的;有才能的;(某方面)擅长的intelligent; good at sth |
the ablest student in the class 班上最有才华的学生 | |
We aim to help the less able in society to lead an independent life. 我们的宗旨是帮助社会上能力较弱的人独立生活。 |