| 单词 | ability |
| 例句 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔CLASS〕Success in this country seems to be based on class rather than on ability. 在这个国家，成功似乎靠的是社会等级而不是能力。朗文写作活用〔DETERMINED〕Success requires dogged determination, as well as ability. 获得成功不仅需要能力，也需要顽强的决心。朗文写作活用〔EFFECTIVE/NOT EFFECTIVE〕Of course we need to test children's ability, but some of these exams are worse than useless. 我们当然需要测验儿童的能力，但是这些考试有的不仅无用，反而有害。朗文写作活用〔EXAMPLE〕People's ability to do the tests is influenced by factors such as age, sex, and ethnic background. 人们完成这些测试的能力受到很多因素的影响，例如年龄、性别和种族背景。朗文写作活用〔EXPLAIN〕It says ‘the children lack the ability to mobilize self and commit’ - what does that mean in plain English? 上面说“这些儿童缺乏激励自己和承担责任的能力”一简单地说是什么意思？朗文写作活用〔GOOD AT〕His ability to charm people is one of his greatest strengths. 他有吸引别人的能力，这是他的最强项之一。朗文写作活用〔GOOD AT〕No one doubts his ability to get work done quickly. 他办事迅速的能力无人怀疑。朗文写作活用〔HAVE/NOT HAVE〕He possessed an unusual ability to learn languages quickly. 他有一种特殊的能力，学语言很快。朗文写作活用〔HELP〕Our ability to combat organized crime has been aided by our partnership with local police. 我们与地方警察合作，加强了打击有组织犯罪的能力。朗文写作活用〔KNOW/NOT KNOW〕I always felt I had the ability to become a reasonable actor. 我以前总觉得自己有能力成为一名不错的演员。朗文写作活用〔MAIN〕She had the ability to cut through to the core of a problem. 她能一下子就抓住问题的核心。朗文写作活用〔PAY〕There were doubts about the country's ability to repay the debt. 人们对该国的偿债能力心存疑虑。朗文写作活用〔PREDICT〕Mayoral elections are usually unpredictable, highly dependent on the particular appeal of personalities and the ability to form coalitions. 一般来说，市长选举的结果难以预测，很大程度上取决于独特的性格魅力和建立联盟的能力。朗文写作活用〔TRY〕All the children competed and performed to the best of their ability. 所有的儿童都在比赛和表演中竭尽所能。朗文写作活用〔UNUSUAL〕When it comes to natural footballing ability, Gascoigne is exceptional. 说到踢足球的天赋，加斯科因出类拔萃。朗文写作活用〔ability〕He completed the job to the best of his ability.他尽全力完成了工作。朗文当代〔ability〕It takes hard work and natural ability to make it as a professional athlete.成为职业运动员需要刻苦的训练以及天赋。朗文当代〔ability〕The health center serves all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.医疗中心为所有病人服务，不管他们的支付能力如何。朗文当代〔ability〕The public never had faith in his ability to handle the job.公众从来都不相信他有能力胜任这份工作。外研社新世纪〔ability〕The rich have the ability to buy what they want.富人能买自己想要的东西。牛津同义词〔ability〕The system has the ability to run more than one program at the same time.该系统能够同时运行一个以上的程序。牛津高阶〔ability〕The test measures verbal and mathematical ability.这种测试考查的是语言能力和数学能力。朗文当代〔ability〕The tests were designed to assess the students' ability in oral comprehension.这些测试是为考察学生的口语理解能力而设计的。麦克米伦高阶〔ability〕They tackled them to the best of their ability.他们竭尽全力给予解决。柯林斯高阶〔about〕Leadership is about the ability to implement change.领导才能就是要有实施变革的能力。柯林斯高阶〔absolute〕I have absolute faith/confidence in her ability to get the job done.我对她能完成这项工作信心十足。韦氏高阶〔according to〕Students are all put in different groups according to their ability.所有的学生都按能力进行编组。剑桥高阶〔activity〕The ability to take part in a chemical reaction.活性，活度：参加化学反应的性能美国传统〔agraphia〕A disorder marked by loss of the ability to write.书写不能，失写症：以丧失书写能力为标志的紊乱美国传统〔alien〕The provisions would broaden the government's ability to deport aliens.这些规定会扩大政府驱逐侨民的能力。牛津搭配〔anarthria〕Loss of the motor ability that enables speech.构音障碍：能够说话的肌肉运动能力丧失美国传统〔apparent〕Her ability is already apparent in early films.她的才能在早期的电影中已经显露无遗。外研社新世纪〔apraxia〕Total or partial loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements or manipulate objects in the absence of motor or sensory impairment.运动不能，失用症：消失肌肉运动或感官损害时，进行协调运动或控制物体时能力的总体或部分丧失美国传统〔arbitrator〕One having the ability or power to make authoritative decisions; an arbiter.主宰人：有能力或权力做出权威决定的人；主宰者美国传统〔artificial intelligence〕The ability of a machine to perform those activities that are normally thought to require intelligence.人工智能，智能模拟：机器用以执行通常认为要具备智力才能完成那些活动的能力美国传统〔artificial intelligence〕The branch of computer science concerned with the development of machines having this ability.人工智能程序设计：计算机科学中有关发展有这种智慧的机器的分支美国传统〔assess〕Exams are not the only means of assessing a student's ability.考试并不是评定学生能力的唯一手段。剑桥高阶〔athletic〕They have been given college scholarships purely on athletic ability.他们完全是凭体育特长才获得了大学奖学金。外研社新世纪〔attention〕The ability or power to concentrate mentally.注意力：精力集中的能力或力量美国传统〔attest〕His success attests to his ability.他的成功表明他有能力。英汉大词典〔attest〕His success attests to his ability.他的成功证实了他的能力。21世纪英汉〔audiogram〕A graphic record of hearing ability for various sound frequencies that is used to measure hearing loss.听力图：对各种音频听觉能力的图表记录，用于测量听力损伤美国传统〔below〕His reading ability is below (the) average.他的阅读能力在平均[一般水准]以下。文馨英汉〔biomedicine〕The branch of medical science that deals with the ability of human beings to tolerate environmental stresses and variations, as in space travel.生物医学：涉及人类忍受环境压力与变更的能力的医学分支，如在航天旅行中美国传统〔blessedly〕Both are blessed with uncommon ability to fix things.两人在修理东西上都有一手绝活。柯林斯高阶〔bless〕Heaven had blessed Topsy with the ability to see the good in everything.上天赋予了托普西看到一切事物优点的能力。外研社新世纪〔bureaucratic〕One advantage of a bureaucratic organization is its ability to organize large tasks.官僚机构的一大优势是具有组织大型任务的能力。外研社新世纪〔capability〕The quality of being capable; ability.能力：具有能力的品质；能力美国传统〔capacitate〕His ability capacitated him for the task.他的才能使他适合担当这个任务。英汉大词典〔chameleon〕Any of various tropical Old World lizards of the family Chamaeleonidae, characterized by their ability to change color.避役：避役科旧大陆赤道地区蜥蜴的一种，以其变色能力为特征美国传统〔cinch〕Ability and hard work cinched his success.才干与努力保证了他的成功。21世纪英汉〔collective memory〕The ability of a community to remember events.集体记忆：共同记忆事件的能力美国传统〔combustible〕The ability of coal to release a combustible gas has long been known.人们早已知道煤能够释放一种易燃气体。柯林斯高阶〔communicate〕She has an amazing ability to communicate enthusiasm.她有着令人吃惊的传递热情的能力。麦克米伦高阶〔conductance〕A measure of a material's ability to conduct electric charge; the reciprocal of the resistance.传导力：衡量材料对电流的传导能力的计量单位；电阻互导美国传统〔conductivity〕Physiology The conductibility of a structure, especially the ability of a nerve to transmit a wave of excitation.【生理学】 传导性：组织的传导性，尤指神经对兴奋的传导能力美国传统〔confidence〕His parents had confidence in their son's ability to succeed.他父母相信儿子有能力取得成功。韦氏高阶〔confident〕He is confident in his ability to do the job well.他自信有能力把工作做好。麦克米伦高阶〔conformation〕The animals are judged on their conformation and ability.按照外形和能力来鉴定评价这些动物。剑桥高阶〔connect〕They valued her ability to empathize and connect with others.他们重视她体恤和理解别人的能力。朗文当代〔course〕We have designed the course for students at all levels of ability.我们的这门课程是针对不同水平的学生设计的。牛津搭配〔credit〕I have full credit in your ability to do the job.我完全相信你有能力做这件工作。英汉大词典〔critical〕It takes years to develop one's critical ability.培养评论能力要很长时间。英汉大词典〔deliberative〕The discussions were characterized by a degree of ability that would do credit to any deliberative body.这些讨论的特点在于能在一定程度上给各审议机构长脸。外研社新世纪〔demonstrate〕He has demonstrated an ability to meet deadlines.他展示了如期完成任务的能力。朗文当代〔destroy〕The disease destroys the body's ability to fight off illness.这种疾病破坏身体的抗病能力。韦氏高阶〔differ〕People differ from one another in their ability to handle stress.在应对压力方面人们的能力各不相同。朗文当代〔diminished capacity〕Lack of ability to achieve the state of mind necessary for the commission of a particular crime.减少的权力：缺少一种能力，以至不能对一种特殊的犯罪行为达到必要的精神状态美国传统〔discharge〕I will endeavour to discharge those responsibilities to the best of my ability.我会尽最大的努力肩负起这些责任。外研社新世纪〔discretion〕Ability or power to decide responsibly.决定能力，决断力美国传统〔doubt〕Her record of dismissals casts doubt on her ability to hold down a job.她多次被解雇的记录令人怀疑她是否有能力保住一份工作。牛津搭配〔doubt〕Some people doubt my ability but I will prove them wrong.有些人怀疑我的能力，但我要向他们证明他们错了。麦克米伦高阶〔do〕You mustn't do yourself down – you have a lot of ability.你不应该贬低自己，你很有能力。麦克米伦高阶〔dyscalculia〕Impairment of the ability to solve mathematical problems, usually resulting from brain dysfunction.计算障碍：数学计算能力低下，常由脑部功能损伤而引起美国传统〔earn〕His outstanding ability earned him a place on the team.他非凡的能耐为他在队中赢得了一席之地。牛津高阶〔employ for〕The woman secretaries should be employed for their ability not for their looks.女秘书应以才录用，而不应以貌录用。21世纪英汉〔error〕The ability to learn from past errors is vital in business.吃一堑长一智对于经商非常重要。牛津搭配〔explain〕Not every judge has the ability to explain the law in simple terms.不是每个法官都能用简单的语言来解释法律。外研社新世纪〔explanation〕The simplest explanation for his achievements lies in his greater ability and superiority over his contemporaries at college.他之所以取得成就，最简单的解释就是他比大学中的同龄人能力更强，表现更优秀。牛津搭配〔faith〕He has blind faith(= unreasonable trust)in doctors' ability to find a cure.他盲目相信医生有妙手回春的能力。牛津高阶〔favourable〕His ability to talk tough while eating fast made a favourable impression on his dining companions.他能一面快速地吃饭,一面言辞强硬地说话，给同他一起就餐的人留下了很好的印象。柯林斯高阶〔feeling〕Having the ability to react or feel emotionally; sentient; sensitive.有感情的：有能力用感情反应或感受的；有感觉力的；敏感的美国传统〔fight off〕These drugs are quite toxic and hinder the body's ability to fight off infection.这些药品毒性很大, 会削弱身体对感染的抵抗力。外研社新世纪〔fighting〕Unfortunately these drugs are quite toxic and hinder the body's ability to fight off infection.可惜的是，这些药物毒性很大，会削弱身体对感染的抵抗力。柯林斯高阶〔freedom〕Everyone should be allowed freedom of choice (= the ability to make their own choices).每个人都应享有自由选择的权利。剑桥高阶〔gel〕It was not until 1974 that his ability to write gelled again.直到1974年，他的写作才华才又得以发挥。柯林斯高阶〔generative〕Having the ability to originate, produce, or procreate.有生产力的，有生殖能力的：有发源、生产或生殖的能力的美国传统〔grade〕Students will be graded on their reading ability.将对学生的阅读能力进行评分。韦氏高阶〔grasp〕I sometimes think that he's losing his grasp on reality (= his ability to judge what is real and what is not).有时我觉得他认不清现实。剑桥高阶〔head〕He recognized ability and gave people their heads.他看重能力, 让大家放开手脚做。外研社新世纪〔hyposensitivity〕Less than the normal ability to respond to stimuli.减感，敏感度减弱：对刺激反应能力低于正常水平美国传统〔immotile〕Not moving or lacking the ability to move.不动的或没有能力动的美国传统〔immunization〕Immunization gives people the ability to resist infection temporarily or permanently.免疫接种可让人可以永久或暂时地抵抗感染。剑桥高阶〔impair〕Consumption of alcohol impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery.饮酒会削弱你驾驶汽车或操控机器的能力。柯林斯高阶〔impair〕The illness had impaired his ability to think and concentrate.这种疾病损害了他的思维能力和注意力。朗文当代〔improve〕My ability to read French has improved markedly.我的法语阅读能力已经有了显著提高。牛津搭配〔inaptitude〕Lack of talent or ability.不擅长，笨拙：缺乏天资或能力美国传统〔innate〕Children have an innate ability to learn language.儿童在学习语言方面具有天生的能力。朗文当代〔insecure〕He still feels insecure about his ability to do the job.他对自己是否有能力胜任这项工作仍没有把握。剑桥高阶〔lucidity〕Both of them had the ability to present complex matters lucidly.两人都具有深入浅出地表述复杂事物的能力。柯林斯高阶〔management〕Skill in managing; executive ability.经营才能：管理技巧；处事的能力美国传统〔match〕She's met her match in talking ability.她遇到了口才跟她一样好的对手。外研社新世纪〔mathematical〕We will be testing the mathematical ability of every child.我们将测试每个孩子的数学能力。麦克米伦高阶〔meritocracy〕A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.实力主义：根据个人能力或功绩而进行提升的体制美国传统〔miracle〕Jesus's ability to perform miracles.耶稣创造奇迹的能力柯林斯高阶〔misgiving〕I felt some misgiving about his ability to do the job.我对他从事那份工作的能力有些不放心。韦氏高阶〔mobilize〕They have the ability to mobilize quickly.他们具备快速动员的能力。韦氏高阶〔move up〕Children learn in mixed ability classes and move up a class each year.孩子们在学生能力参差不齐的班级学习，每年升一级。柯林斯高阶〔native〕She has a native ability to learn quickly.她天生有很强的学习能力。韦氏高阶〔naturalize〕Science offers the ability to 'naturalize' social, political, or cultural differences.科学为人们提供了用自然道理解释社会、政治、文化差异的能力。外研社新世纪〔nonverbal〕Measuring low on a scale of verbal ability.语言表达能力程度低的美国传统〔offense〕Scoring ability or potential.得分率：得分的能力或潜力美国传统〔opinion〕I don't share your opinion of his ability.关于他的能力，我和你看法不同。牛津搭配〔opposition〕He is confident in his ability to overcome all opposition with his personal charm.他自信有能力以个人魅力来化解一切反对力量。朗文当代〔outlook〕The course should suit both her ability and outlook.这一课程应当既与她的能力相称又与她的观点一致。麦克米伦高阶〔pant for〕For a long time, she's been panting for a chance to show her acting ability, and now her chance has come!她长期渴望有一个显示表演才能的机会，现在这机会来了!21世纪英汉〔pay〕Taxation should be based on the ability to pay.征税应该以支付能力为基础。牛津搭配〔peer〕He wasn't a great scholar, but as a teacher he had few peers (= not as many people had the same ability as him).他算不上伟大的学者，但作为教师没有几个人能与他相提并论。剑桥高阶〔perceptive〕Having the ability to perceive; keen in discernment.有感知能力的；极端敏锐的美国传统〔plausibility〕Shipman's ability to go undetected could be attributed to his cunning and plausibility.希普曼能不被识破可能是由于他生性狡猾、道貌岸然。外研社新世纪〔pons asinorum〕A problem that severely tests the ability of an inexperienced person.“笨人难过的桥”：严格地考验没有经验人的能力的问题美国传统〔preternatural〕She has a preternatural ability to charm people.她有一种超乎寻常的吸引力。韦氏高阶〔priceless〕The ability to motivate people is a priceless asset.能够激发人们的积极性是难能可贵的优点。朗文当代〔proficient〕These adjectives mean having or showing knowledge, ability, or skill, as in a vocation, profession, or branch of learning.这些形容词的意思是在某一职业、技能或学术方面具有或显示出知识、能力或技能的。美国传统〔proof〕These results are a further proof of his outstanding ability.这些成果进一步证明了他的杰出才干。牛津高阶〔prowess〕Superior skill or ability.高超的技艺和能力美国传统〔qualification〕A quality, an ability, or an accomplishment that makes a person suitable for a particular position or task.资格证明，执照：使某人适合某一特殊职位或任务的特性、能力或成就美国传统〔question mark〕There's still a big question mark over her ability.她的能力如何仍是个大问号。麦克米伦高阶〔racism〕The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others.种族主义：认为人的性格或能力的差异是由种族造成的和有某一种族高于其它种族的观念美国传统〔range〕Our training programme covers all ranges of ability.我们的训练计划包括了对各种不同能力的培训。麦克米伦高阶〔rational〕Having or exercising the ability to reason.理性的，明智的：具有或者使用理性能力的美国传统〔reactivate〕To restore the ability to function or the effectiveness of.恢复：恢复活动、作用能力或原有的有效性美国传统〔recall〕The ability to remember information or experiences.记忆力，回想：回想信息或经历的能力美国传统〔recruit〕In recruiting students to Computer Systems Engineering, the University looks for evidence of all-round ability.通过招收计算机系统工程专业的学生, 该大学希望发现全能型人才。外研社新世纪〔reflectivity〕The ability to reflect.反射的能力美国传统〔reflect〕Your sales figures reflect well on your ability as a salesman.你的售货数字说明你作为销售员的才干出色。英汉大词典〔regrade〕The teacher regraded the students into small groups according to ability.教师按照能力的高低将学生重新分成若干小组。21世纪英汉〔relate〕When people are cut off from contact with others, they lose all ability to relate.一个人与其他人隔绝后，会失去全部的沟通能力。柯林斯高阶〔relative pitch〕The ability to recognize or produce a tone by mentally establishing a relationship between its pitch and that of a recently heard tone.相对音高辨认力：用在头脑中树立音调的音高和刚刚听过的音调的高音之间的关系来辨认或演奏音调的能力美国传统〔reservation〕I have serious reservations about his ability to do the job.我非常怀疑他有没有能力胜任这项工作。牛津高阶〔retention〕An ability to recall or recognize what has been learned or experienced; memory.记忆力：记起或认识出已经学过或经历过的事物的能力；记忆力美国传统〔running〕The power or ability to run.奔跑的气力或能力美国传统〔serve〕His ability to get on with people served him well in setting up his own business.他与人相处的能力对他创办自己的公司很有帮助。麦克米伦高阶〔set〕Man's ability to reason sets him apart from other animals.人的推理能力使他有别于其他动物。朗文当代〔shape〕Few people doubt his ability to whip the economy into shape.几乎无人怀疑他整顿经济的能力。外研社新世纪〔sight〕The ability to see.视觉：看见的能力美国传统〔social〕Team sports help to develop a child's social skills(= the ability to talk easily to other people and do things in a group).集体体育运动有助于培养孩子的交际能力。牛津高阶〔staying power〕The ability to endure or last.耐久力：忍耐或持久的能力美国传统〔strength〕The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths.能够保持冷静是她的多项长处之一。牛津高阶〔subjective〕In reviewing applicants, we consider both objective criteria, such as test scores, and subjective criteria, such as leadership ability.在考察申请者方面，我们既考虑客观标准，如测试得分，也考虑主观标准，如领导能力。韦氏高阶〔syllabus〕Students follow different syllabuses according to their ability.学生根据自己的能力学习不同课程大纲规定的课程。牛津搭配〔tact〕These nouns denote the ability to deal with others with skill, sensitivity, and finesse.这些名词都指巧妙地、敏感地和有策略地与他人打交道的能力。美国传统〔technical〕Their technical ability is exceptional.他们技艺超群。外研社新世纪〔testimonial〕She could hardly expect her employer to provide her with testimonials to her character and ability.她可不敢指望雇主提供关于她品格和能力的推荐信。外研社新世纪〔theatrically〕Shaffer's great gift lies in his ability to animate ideas theatrically.谢弗的天才之处在于他能以戏剧的方式把思想生动地表现出来。外研社新世纪〔think〕He seemed to have lost the ability to think rationally.他似乎已经失去了理性思考的能力。牛津搭配〔throw aside〕Exceptional patients have the ability to throw statistics aside to say, 'I can be a survivor'.尽管统计数字凿凿，仍有个别病人能够做到将它抛在一边，相信自己可以活下来。柯林斯高阶〔total〕I have total confidence in my ability.我完全相信自己的能力。外研社新世纪〔touch〕You can't touch her songwriting ability.你的歌曲创作能力比不上她。韦氏高阶〔tracking〕The placing of students in any of several courses of study according to ability, achievement, or needs.按学生成绩分组：根据能力、成绩或需要将学生分成几个学习进程组美国传统〔true〕The ability to work collaboratively is a true test of leadership.与人合作的能力是对领导能力的一种真正检验。柯林斯高阶〔uncanny〕I have an uncanny ability to pick the wrong man.奇怪的是, 我总能挑错人。外研社新世纪〔uncommon〕Both are blessed with uncommon ability to fix things.两个人修起东西来都很有两下子。外研社新世纪〔underrate〕She underrated her student's ability.她低估了她的学生的能力。韦氏高阶〔unreality〕A lack of ability to deal with reality.不切实际：缺乏面对现实的能力美国传统〔what〕What she does possess is the ability to get straight to the core of a problem.她确实有直入问题本质的能力。柯林斯高阶〔will〕Real power is the ability to ignore the costs of imposing one's will on others.所谓实权就是能够将自己的意旨强加于他人而不必考虑代价。外研社新世纪〔wisecrack〕He made some wisecrack about my lack of culinary ability.他说了些俏皮话讽刺我不会烹调。剑桥高阶〔workout〕A strenuous test of ability and endurance.考验：能力和毅力的艰苦测验美国传统A man of great ability like him will eventually reach the top. 像他这样才能出众的人终究会升到最上层的。译典通Academic ability doesn't weigh much in my mind when I'm interviewing someone for a job.当我给应聘人面试时，学术才能在我头脑中并不是很重要。剑桥国际Everyone should be allowed freedom of choice (=the ability to make their own choices).每个人都应有自由选择的权利。剑桥国际Examinations are not the only means of assessing someone's ability.考试并不是评估一个人能力的唯一手段。剑桥国际Glyn's quick thinking (= ability to solve problems with speed) averted what could have been a disaster.格力恩迅速解决问题的能力扭转了可能成为灾难的局面。剑桥国际He is a man of great ability. 他是位能力很强的人。译典通He is mobile and quick and has this exciting ability to dribble past defenders.他灵活敏捷，能惊险地把球带过防守队员。剑桥国际He said that the freedom of the press (= the ability of newspapers to publish news and opinions without being controlled by the government) must be upheld.他说新闻自由必须得到维护。剑桥国际He's a very gifted (= he has special ability as a) dancer/musician.他是个很有才华的舞蹈家/音乐家。剑桥国际I don't think her ability is in dispute (= being doubted), what I question is her attitude.我认为她的能力无可置辩，我怀疑的是她的态度。剑桥国际I envy her ability to start conversations with people she's never met before.我羡慕她和素昧平生的人见面就能交谈的本事。剑桥国际I had to take an aptitude test (=a test to find out whether I had the natural ability to be suitable for that particular type of work) before I began training as a nurse.在开始被培训为护士之前，我先得接受一次素质测试。剑桥国际I have every confidence in her ability to do the job.我完全相信她有能力做这项工作。剑桥国际In many parts of the world, the rate of population growth already swamps the ability of society to cope.世界上许多地方的人口增长率已经使社会束手无策了。剑桥国际It is a systematic attempt to strengthen our competitive ability. 那是为增强我们的竞争能力而作的有计划的努力。译典通Many factors weaken a body's ability to combat infection.许多因素都会削弱身体抵抗感染疾病的能力。剑桥国际Mary thought the company hired her because of her ability instead of her comeliness. 玛丽认为公司是因为她的能力而不是她的漂亮才聘用她的。译典通One of the main attributes of this plastic is its ability to bend without breaking.这种塑料的主要特性之一是其可弯曲而不会断裂。剑桥国际Peter clearly has ability in this subject but lacks application.彼得对这门课程显然是力所能及的, 但他缺乏钻劲。剑桥国际Plant behaviour is often adaptive (=shows the ability to change to suit different conditions) --some turn their leaves towards the sun, others clamp down on insects, preventing their escape.植物行为常显示出它们的适应力----有的将叶片朝向太阳，有的将昆虫紧紧夹住，以防它们逃跑。剑桥国际Rising unemployment has diminished the bargaining power of people with jobs (= their ability to get what they want).不断增长的失业率减少了在职人员讨价还价的余地。剑桥国际She lost the ability to speak when her larynx was removed because of cancer.她的喉由于癌症被割除，她失去了说话的能力。剑桥国际The ability to win big tournaments stayed with her throughout her golfing career.她整个高尔夫球运动生涯都一直能赢取重大比赛胜利。剑桥国际The Minister claimed that the latest statistics on the literacy and numeracy (= ability to do basic mathematics) of eleven to sixteen-year olds did not reflect a decline in the standard of education in the country.这个部长声称最近进行的关于十一至十六岁孩子的识字和识数能力的统计并不反映国家教育水准的下降。剑桥国际The children are taught in a mixed ability class.这些孩子们在一个水平混合的班级里学习。剑桥国际The sales manager never stops aggrandizing his ability. 这个销售经理从不停止夸张自己的能力。译典通There is no gainsaying her ability. 她的能力是无可否认的。译典通They have never evinced any readiness or ability to negotiate.他们从没有表示任何协商的意愿或能力。剑桥国际They overestimated his ability when they promoted him.在提拔他时，他们过高估计了他的能力。牛津商务With all the dexterity (= ability to think quickly) of a politician, he answered the journalists’questions to his own advantage.他以一个政客所有的敏捷才思，以对自己有利的方式回答了记者们对他的提问。剑桥国际You're all put in different groups according to your ability.会根据你们的能力，将你们分入不同的小组。剑桥国际 |
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