| 单词 | ability |
| 释义 | abilityability /əˈbɪlət̮i/ ●●● S2 W1 noun (plural abilities) [countable, uncountable] 1the state or fact of being able to do something well: ability to do something The goal is to improve the company’s ability to compete. Linda has the ability to learn large amounts of information quickly. Students who study in this program reach a high level of ability very quickly. The gradual loss of mental ability and memory is the most difficult symptom of the disease.2someone’s level of skill at doing something: The school teaches musicians of all abilities. The test measures verbal and mathematical abilities. He is a skier of average ability. It takes hard work and natural ability to be a professional athlete.3to the best of your ability if you do something to the best of your ability, you do it as well as you can: The men fought bravely and to the best of their ability. [Origin: 1400–1500 Old French habilité, from Latin habilis skillful]COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2adjectiveshigh/low/average ability Michael was put in a group of students of average ability.remarkable/outstanding/exceptional ability The author has the remarkable ability to help readers understand a very difficult subject.great/considerable ability He has great ability as a leader.natural ability (also innate ability formal) (=an ability that you are born with) He didn’t have his sister's natural ability for music.proven ability (=one that you have proved you have through your achievements) Ms. Campbell’s proven ability to bring new clients to the company is the reason her salary has increased.uncanny ability (=an unusual ability that is difficult to explain) He has an uncanny ability for spotting the best stocks to invest in.unique ability The princess showed a unique ability to relate to ordinary people.physical/athletic ability Sam’s natural athletic ability means that he learns new sports easily.artistic/creative ability You do not need to have any artistic ability to make interesting pictures on the computer.mental ability The exercises are supposed to help you improve your mental ability.intellectual/academic ability Her outstanding intellectual abilities are obvious from her high grades in the advanced classes.verbal/linguistic ability (=language skills) The test is intended to measure the children’s linguistic ability.mathematical ability The students in this class have a higher level of mathematical ability.musical ability Tim showed musical ability at an early age.acting ability Her acting abilities were obvious immediately.mixed ability (=at different levels) It is difficult for new teachers to deal with mixed ability classes.verbshave the ability to do something (also possess the ability to do something formal) She has the ability to make people feel relaxed.show/demonstrate the ability to do something The interview is a chance for you to demonstrate your ability to stay calm under pressure.lack the ability to do something You cannot be a good manager if you lack the ability to say no.lose the ability to do something After the accident, Daniela lost the ability to see for several months.ability + nounsability level Skiers should stay in the areas appropriate for their ability level.an ability test (=at test that is used to find out what abilities or level of ability someone has) An employer may give you an ability test before the interview to see if your skills match what the company is looking for. |
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