[ 'eibl ] 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 be able to swim 会游泳。 an able man 能干人。 an able speech 漂亮的演说。 ★ can 没有不定式，也没有将来式，过去式等变化，故必要时可说作 shall [will, may] be able to 或 have [has, had] been able to.
Example Sentences:
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The firm was not able to meet its obligations . 公司不能履行其契约。
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Would you be able to hear at such a distance ? 你离得这样远听得见吗？
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No one was able to reach the farther shore . 没有一个人能渡到对岸。
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So electricity was able to produce magnetism ! 这样看来，电能生磁！
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I shall do what i can insofar as i am able . 我力所能及的都要去做。
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I 'm sorry i have not been able to reply sooner . 迟于作复，歉甚。
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Chrysler company would be able to make it . 克莱斯勒公司会得救的。
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Even a single man bad been able to balk him . 一个人就把他难倒了。
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It certainly is a fine thing to be able to orate . 能说会道当然是好事。
