英语词汇“capable”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1 (adjective) in the sense of able

Definition

having the ability or skill to do something

Such a weapon would be capable of firing conventional or nuclear shells.

Synonyms

able

They are bright, intelligent, able and confident.

fitted

She was ill fitted to the role of Juliet.

suited

adapted

adequate

an amount adequate to purchase another house

Opposites

incapable

2 (adjective) in the sense of accomplished

Definition

competent and efficient

She's a very capable administrator.

Synonyms

accomplished

one of the most accomplished authors of our time

experienced

a team made up of experienced professionals

masterly

They gave a masterly performance.

qualified

Demand has far outstripped supply of qualified teachers.

talented

gifted

one of the most gifted pianists in the world

efficient

a highly efficient worker

clever

My father was very clever with his hands.

intelligent

competent

He was a loyal and very competent civil servant.

apt

She was never a very apt student.

skilful

his skilful use of light and shade

adept

He is an adept guitar player.

proficient

Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages.

Opposites

incompetent

ineffective

inept

unskilled

unqualified

inexpert

单词	capable
释义	Trends of capable View usage for: capable (keɪpəbəl) 1. adjective 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 More Synonyms of capable capably (keɪpəbli) adverb [ADVERB with verb] Happily it was all dealt with very capably by the police and security people. More Synonyms of capable capable in British English (ˈkeɪpəbəl) adjective 1. having ability, esp in many different fields; competent 2. (postpositive; foll by of) able or having the skill (to do something) she is capable of hard work 3. (postpositive; foll by of) having the temperament or inclination (to do something) he seemed capable of murder Derived forms capableness (ˈcapableness) noun capably (ˈcapably) adverb Word origin C16: from French, from Late Latin capābilis able to take in, from Latin capere to take capable in American English (ˈkeɪpəbəl) adjective having ability; able to do things well; skilled; competent SIMILAR WORDS: ˈable Idioms: capable of Derived forms capableness (ˈcapableness) noun capably (ˈcapably) adverb Word origin Fr < LL capabilis < L capere, to take: see have Examples of 'capable' in a sentence capable Nobody knows what people are capable of. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The side that played is more than capable of doing well but we have no strength in depth. The Sun (2017) The run probably came too soon when he flopped last time and he looks well capable of bouncing back to form today. The Sun (2016) He rants about restaurants that serve burgers on a brioche bun, rather than something capable of absorbing the grease. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The brakes are perfectly capable with a single disc on the front and ABS as standard. The Sun (2016) While you've broad shoulders, the individuals in question are perfectly capable of dealing with these. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Because what you have is a car capable of 0-62 in less than five seconds but isn't exactly light. The Sun (2016) He is certainly capable of bowling better. Times, Sunday Times (2009) This car seems capable of speeds that could get you to your destination before you left. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Young people are often capable of much more than signing on the dole like their parents. The Sun (2009) We are well capable of riding out the current storm. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Without a doubt he is a player capable of great things but is he a great player? The Sun (2011) But we are capable of delivering something special. The Sun (2011) If they were in fact extremely capable and competent politicians? Martin Allen THE HITLER-HESS DECEPTION (2003) You are perfectly capable of lugging your bags from reception up to your room. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The same apprenticeship ought to make a man both capable of virtue and capable of exercising power. Boyne, Roy Foucault and Derrida - The Other Side Of Reason (1990) But are any of them capable of murder? The Sun (2012) There were only six cars capable of such a feat. Times, Sunday Times (2007) This fear of failure holds back so many capable people. Mansfield, Patricia Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994) When she had relatives who were perfectly capable of doing so. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The idea here is that the person is fully capable of the task and can be trusted to complete it. Christianity Today (2000) Our target is to medal and if we can get through the group we are well capable of doing that. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He is certainly capable of it. The Sun (2008) The protector is seen as competent and capable and the person who needs to be looked after is seen as incompetent and incapable. Mansfield, Patricia Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994) That sort of striking is one of the things he's capable of with pace and bounce. Times, Sunday Times (2013) To make something capable of lifting a worthwhile weight, you need a lot of gas. The Sun (2010) In other languages capable British English: capable /ˈkeɪpəbl/ ADJECTIVE If you are capable of doing something, you are able to do it. He was hardly capable of standing up. American English: capable Arabic: قَادِر Brazilian Portuguese: capaz Chinese: 有能力的 Croatian: sposoban Czech: schopný Danish: duelig Dutch: capabel European Spanish: capaz hazaña Finnish: pystyvä French: capable German: fähig Greek: ικανός Italian: capace Japanese: ･･･ができる Korean: ...할 능력이 있는 Norwegian: dyktig Polish: zdolny European Portuguese: capaz Romanian: capabil Russian: способный Latin American Spanish: capaz Swedish: skicklig Thai: ที่สามารถทำได้ Turkish: muktedir Ukrainian: здатний Vietnamese: có năng lực Chinese translation of 'capable' capable (ˈkeɪpəbl) adj (= able) [person] 有能力的 (yǒu nénglì de) to be capable of sth [speed, output] 有做某事的能力 (yǒu zuò mǒushì de nénglì) to be capable of doing sth 有做某事的能力 (yǒu zuò mǒushì de nénglì) 1 (adjective) in the sense of able Definition having the ability or skill to do something Such a weapon would be capable of firing conventional or nuclear shells. Synonyms able They are bright, intelligent, able and confident. fitted She was ill fitted to the role of Juliet. suited adapted adequate an amount adequate to purchase another house Opposites incapable 2 (adjective) in the sense of accomplished Definition competent and efficient She's a very capable administrator. Synonyms accomplished one of the most accomplished authors of our time experienced a team made up of experienced professionals masterly They gave a masterly performance. qualified Demand has far outstripped supply of qualified teachers. talented gifted one of the most gifted pianists in the world efficient a highly efficient worker clever My father was very clever with his hands. intelligent competent He was a loyal and very competent civil servant. apt She was never a very apt student. skilful his skilful use of light and shade adept He is an adept guitar player. proficient Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages. Opposites incompetent , ineffective , inept , unskilled , unqualified , inexpert Additional synonyms in the sense of adept Definition proficient in something requiring skill He is an adept guitar player. Synonyms skilful, able, skilled, expert, masterly, practised, accomplished, versed, tasty (British, informal), masterful, proficient, adroit, dexterous in the sense of adequate Definition just enough in amount or just good enough in quality an amount adequate to purchase another house Synonyms sufficient, enough, capable, suitable, requisite in the sense of apt Definition quick to learn She was never a very apt student. Synonyms gifted, skilled, expert, quick, bright, talented, sharp, capable, smart, prompt, clever, intelligent, accomplished, tasty (British, informal), ingenious, skilful, astute, adroit, teachable Synonyms of 'capable' capable Explore 'capable' in the dictionary
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