单词 | capable |
释义 | capable —capableness, n. —capably, adv. /kay"peuh beuhl/, adj. 1. having power and ability; efficient; competent: a capable instructor. 2. capable of, a. having the ability or capacity for: a man capable of judging art. b. open to the influence or effect of; susceptible of: a situation capable of improvement. c. predisposed to; inclined to: capable of murder. [1555-65; < LL capabilis roomy, appar. equiv. to cap(ax) roomy + -abilis ABLE; see CAPACITY] Syn. 1. skillful, ingenious, accomplished. See able. |
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