able meaning in English
adj.
(abler; ablest)
1.〔接不定式〕能；会。
2.(人)有才能的，有本事的，能干的 (opp. incompetent)。
3.(行为等)显示出才华的。
4.【法律】有法定资格的。
短语和例子
Examples
- The firm was not able to meet its obligations .
公司不能履行其契约。 - Would you be able to hear at such a distance ?
你离得这样远听得见吗？ - No one was able to reach the farther shore .
没有一个人能渡到对岸。 - So electricity was able to produce magnetism !
这样看来，电能生磁！