单词 | capable |
释义 | capable (keɪpəbəl ) 1. adjective B2 If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it. He appeared hardly capable of conducting a coherent conversation. [+ of] The kitchen is capable of catering for several hundred people. [+ of] I had no hesitation in calling the police because I realised he was capable of murder. 2. adjective Someone who is capable has the skill or qualities necessary to do a particular thing well, or is able to do most things well. She's a very capable speaker. Sam was a highly capable manager. Synonyms: accomplished, experienced, masterly, qualified capably (keɪpəbli ) adverb [ADVERB with verb] Happily it was all dealt with very capably by the police and security people. Collocations: equally capable of Established partnerships and brand-new bonds are equally capable of surprising you. The Sun Buying a bike to do some holiday touring, she found she was equally capable of high-intensity pedalling for hours, making triathlon an obvious next step. Times, Sunday Times I was advised that the two competing engines were equally capable, equally expensive over the long term and equally capable of doing the job. Times, Sunday Times Just because the player who removed his shorts at the weekend was absent, it didn't mean that there weren't other players in the side equally capable of removing their shorts. Times, Sunday Times It seems to me that birds and birdsong are equally capable of teaching us the same lessons. Times, Sunday Times These are cricketers, not footballers, fully capable of making decisions and, more than that, expected to make decisions for themselves. Times, Sunday Times But the early smallpox vaccine was based on a virus fully capable of causing disease—one less severe than smallpox, but disease all the same. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many people who are fully capable of performing jury service are ineligible to do so. Times, Sunday Times He had presented himself as astute, professional and experienced, fully capable of assessing his financial objectives and the financial structures he wished to adopt. Times, Sunday Times In time, the apprenticeship program was not considered sufficient to produce lawyers fully capable of serving their clients' needs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many solicitor-advocates are highly capable, he says. Times, Sunday Times If you want a solid, highly capable saloon or estate, the 90s are worth taking for a test drive. The Sun He believed that to be an engineer was to be a creator, an inventor, as well as a highly capable mathematician, technician and mechanic. Times, Sunday Times He was recognized as a highly capable minister; he didn't need to angle for a good cabinet post in the next government. Globe and Mail Regulators, investors and the bankers themselves come to 'believe that banks are highly capable of managing risk ... [and] underestimate the true risk in high-risk products'. Times, Sunday Times Sixth-form pupils were not only perfectly capable of organ-ising school events, they were also exceedingly effective in imposing discipline. Times, Sunday Times (2006) When she had relatives who were perfectly capable of doing so. Times, Sunday Times (2008) You are perfectly capable of lugging your bags from reception up to your room. Times, Sunday Times (2013) While you've broad shoulders, the individuals in question are perfectly capable of dealing with these. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The brakes are perfectly capable with a single disc on the front and ABS as standard. The Sun (2016) I believe it's never too late to train as a teacher if you are physically capable and prepared to do the required training. The Sun He continued working until he wasn't physically capable and had new ideas right until the end. The Sun Some of the problem lies in our first impressions - we look at bigger people and wonder how physically capable they are. The Sun The commentary reflects an attitude of intolerance towards fellow pool swimmers less physically capable. Times, Sunday Times He was whisked from jail to a military recruitment office where he claimed that he did not feel he was not physically capable of serving. Times, Sunday Times Human beings are potentially capable of any cruelty, prejudice or atrocity. Times, Sunday Times This future history depicts a huge galactic civilization responsible for uplifting all forms of life which are potentially capable of developing sapience and star-travelling ability. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are generalists and an apex predator, potentially capable of taking any animal within its range, including other predators. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some users have criticized this method, because it bans some clients that are not actively leeching, but are potentially capable of doing so. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Currachs are surprisingly dry and stable, and quite capable of deploying both long lines and draught nets. The Times Literary Supplement They are quite capable of making nice biscuits and simple dishes, such as baked beans on toast. Times, Sunday Times I would have appointed a head coach quite capable of doing the job without any interference from me or any other person. Times, Sunday Times Leave us in peace to stress about the many, many things we're quite capable of stressing about all by ourselves. Times, Sunday Times Today's drivers are quite capable of negotiating even congested roads and crossings without traffic lights. Times, Sunday Times For now, it’s useful to simply know what plants are truly capable of. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Check with your doctor first, of course, though we could all do with remembering what our bodies are truly capable of. Times, Sunday Times These are people who are truly capable of making a little money go a very long way. Times, Sunday Times Others have said he was conservative and not truly capable. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many loyal and truly capable people are willing to serve under you. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 有能力的 Japanese: ・・・ができる |
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