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Examples:fig. only able see isolated details, and not the bigger picture—be able to put (sth) down—fig. a staunch character able withstand tough test—be able to endure (exertion, fatigue etc)—erudite and multi-talented (idiom); versatile and able—feel irritated without being able to express it—able-bodied (fit for military service)—be so thirsty as to no longer be able to tolerate it—be able to read aloud fluently—able-bodied man (capable of fighting in a war)—bright as a multitude of stars (idiom); extremely able talent—appoint the virtuous and use the able (idiom); appointment on the basis of ability and integrity—be able to do sth in time—not be able to distinguish who's winning—Luduan, mythical Chinese beast able detect the truth—always at loggerheads (idiom); never able agree with sb—able work in two different lines—auxiliary verb introducing future action: may (be able to)—be definitely able (to do sth)—be able to tell or answer—be able to tell people apart—able reply quickly and fluently (idiom); having a ready answer—able think of everything that needs to be thought of—fig. attach a great importance to friendship, up to the point of being able to sacrifice oneself for it—a general planning in the seclusion of his tent is able determine the outcome of the distant battle [idiom.]—(of a person) gifted or able [idiom.]—be able to plan victory from a thousand miles away [idiom.]— |