able

1. PHRASE If you are able to do something, you have skills or qualities which make it possible for you to do it. (因具有某技能或素質而) 能夠

The older child should be able to prepare a simple meal. 這個大點兒的孩子應該能做頓簡單的飯菜。

The company says they're able to keep pricing competitive. 這個公司說他們能夠保持價格競爭力。

2. PHRASE If you are able to do something, you have enough freedom, power, time, or money to do it. (因有足夠的自由、權力、時間或財力而) 可以

You'll be able to read in peace. 你將可以安靜地看書。

Have you been able to have any kind of contact?

你取得任何聯(lián)系了嗎?

3. ADJ Someone who is able is very intelligent or very good at doing something. 有才能的

...one of the brightest and ablest members of the government. …最聰明、最有才能的政府成員之一。