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a·bil·i·ty /əˈbɪlətɪ/
n.
1. 能力(指体力或智力)；(法律、道义、财力等许可范围内的)行事能力，资格
The ability to be clearly heard is extremely important for newsreaders. 声音宏亮清晰对新闻广播员来说极为重要。
the comparative ability of men 人的比较能力
a writer's ability to interest readers 一个作家引人入胜的技巧
sb.'s ability in mathematics 某人在数学方面的熟巧
to the best of one's ability (或 abilities) 尽自己最大努力
2. 能耐，本领
be superior in point of ability 在本领方面胜人一筹
a person of great ability 本领高强的人
develop unusual ability as a dancer 练出舞蹈演员的一身出色功夫
3. [常作 abilities] 专门技能；天才；天资
manifold abilities 多方面的才能
It is beyond my abilities. 这事非我能力所及。
[< OFr ablete < L habilitās aptitude, handiness < habilis able] |