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Definition of ability noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
《牛津高阶词典》对能力名词的定义

ability

noun 能力名词
 
/əˈbɪləti/
 
/əˈbɪləti/
(plural abilities) (复数能力)
Word Family 词族
  • able adjective (≠ unable)
  • ably adverb
  • ability noun (≠ inability)
  • disabled adjective
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  1. [singular] ability to do something the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
    单数] 做某事的能力 某人/某事能够做某事的事实
    • People with the disease may lose their ability to communicate.
      患有这种疾病的人可能会丧失交流能力。
    • This program has the ability to adapt to its user.
      该程序具有适应用户的能力。
    • Students must demonstrate the ability to understand simple texts.
      学生必须具备理解简单文本的能力。
    • She has an uncanny ability to predict what consumers will want.
      她对消费者的需求有着超乎寻常的预测能力。
    • A gentle form of exercise will increase your ability to relax.
      一种温和的运动方式会提高你的放松能力。
    opposite inability 相反的能力
    Extra Examples 额外示例
    • I seem to have lost my ability to attract clients.
    • He has this innate ability to see beyond the range of most people.
    • The system has the ability to run more than one program at the same time.
    • Everyone has the right to good medical care regardless of their ability to pay.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionary
    牛津搭配词典
    adjective
    • exceptional
    • extraordinary
    • great
    … of ability
    • level
    verb + ability
    • have
    • possess
    • retain
    preposition
    • ability in
    phrases
    • to the best of your ability
    See full entry
  2. [uncountable, countable] a level of skill or intelligence
    [不可数,可数] 一种技能或智力水平
    • Their athletic ability is stunning.
      他们的运动能力令人惊叹。
    • cognitive/intellectual/mental ability
      认知/智力/心智能力
    • A woman of her ability will easily find a job.
      以她的能力,很容易找到工作。
    • Are you used to teaching students of mixed abilities?
      你习惯于教能力参差不齐的学生吗?
    • It's important to discover the natural abilities of each child.
      发现每个孩子的天赋能力非常重要。
    • I try to do my job to the best of my ability (= as well as I can).
      我尽力做好我的工作(=尽我所能)。
    see also mixed-ability
    Extra Examples 额外示例
    • Fox's abilities were soon recognized.
    • He was a man of extraordinary abilities.
    • I taught a wide range of abilities.
    • It is much more difficult to teach a mixed-ability class.
    • She showed a high level of ability as a runner.
    • She showed great ability in mathematics.
    • The school does nothing for children of high ability.
    • There was a high level of ability among the school leavers.
    • We will keep you informed to the best of our ability.
    • Almost everyone has some musical ability.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionary
    牛津搭配词典
    adjective
    • high
    • limited
    • low
    verb + ability
    • assess
    • measure
    • test
    ability + noun
    • level
    • range
    phrases