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[eibəl]

adj. 有能力的,能干的
abler, ablest

ableability均来源于拉丁语动词habere(拥有,拿着)。
拉丁语动词habere拉丁语形容词habilis,其意义为“适合坚持的”“合适的/恰当的”“能胜任的”→ 古法语 → 英语able
按拉丁语名词habilitas的模式,经古法语ablete(能力),派生了英语ability

同源词:
ability

词组/短语:
be able to  (v.)能,会

例:
She is an able operator. 她是一个能干的操作员。
They are bright, intelligent, able and confident. 他们聪明又智慧,能干又自信。
We should be able to firm up the agreement today. 我们今天应该能把协议确定下来。
Would you be able to identify the man who robbed you? 你能够认出那个抢你东西的人吗?
I regret that I shall not be able to come. 很遗憾,我不能来。