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a.ble CAN DO5eI7b6adj [after v; + to infinitive](esp. used for tenses that do not use 'can' or 'could') having the physical or mental power, skill, time, money, opportunity, etc. needed(尤用于不使用‘can’或‘could’的时态中)能Will she be able to cope with the work?她能够应付这项工作吗?He's never been able to admit to his mistakes.他从不承认自己的错误。I'm sorry that I wasn't able to phone you yesterday.对不起，昨天我没能打电话给你。He said that he was having financial difficulties and wasn't able to pay his bills.他说他有经济困难，无法支付帐单。I love the house--it's wonderful being able to see the sea from my window.我喜欢这房子----从我的窗口可以看到大海，太好了。The answering machine is able to store messages that are up to two minutes in length.答话机能够录存长达两分钟的信息。Mary's more / better able to help you than I am.玛丽比我更能够帮助你。The able-bodied are healthy and strong people.身体强壮的It's sometimes difficult for the able-bodied fully to appreciate the difficulties that disabled people encounter in their daily lives.有时身体强壮的人很难完全体会到残疾人在日常生活中所遇到的困难。All the able-bodied young men were forced to join the army.所有身体强壮的青年人都被迫参军。[ABILITY]
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