capable /ˈkeɪpəbəl/ adjective Learner's definition of CAPABLE
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: able to do something : having the qualities or abilities that are needed to do something有能力的；有…才能的 —
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a new train capable of (reaching) very high speeds可高速运行的新型火车
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Many new cell phones are capable of connecting to the Internet.许多新型移动电话都可连接到互联网。
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He is not capable of making those medical decisions himself. [=he cannot make the decisions by himself because he cannot think clearly, he is too sick, etc.]他没有能力自己做出这些医疗决策。
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I don't believe that she's capable of murder. [=that she is the kind of person who could murder someone]我认为她不可能杀人。
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a storm capable of (causing) widespread destruction可造成大面积破坏的暴风雨
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[more capable; most capable] : skilled at doing something : able to do something well能干的；有技能的 -
She is one of the most capable [=skilled] and versatile actresses in Hollywood.她是好莱坞最能干且多才多艺的演员之一。
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a capable student一个有才华的学生
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a very capable pilot技术高超的飞行员
◊ Something that is in capable hands is being done or dealt with by someone who has the skill and knowledge to do it well.能手；有能力的人
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/ˈkeɪpəbli/ adverb