| 单词 | ability |
| 释义 | ability /euh bil"i tee/, n. , pl. abilities. 1. power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc. 2. competence in an activity or occupation because of one's skill, training, or other qualification: the ability to sing well. 3. abilities, talents; special skills or aptitudes: Composing music is beyond his abilities. [1350-1400; ME (h)abilite < MF < L habilitas aptitude, equiv. to habili(s) handy (see ABLE) + -tas -TY2; r. ME ablete < OF < L, as above] Syn. 1. capability; proficiency, expertness, dexterity. 2. ABILITY, FACULTY, TALENT denote qualifications or powers. ABILITY is a general word for power, native or acquired, enabling one to do things well: a person of great ability; ability in mathematics. FACULTY denotes a natural ability for a particular kind of action: a faculty of saying what he means. TALENT is often used to mean a native ability or aptitude in a special field: a talent for music or art. |
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