ability

n ① ［U］ power 能力： He has the ～ to analyse and solve problems. 他有分析问题和解决问题的能力。/the ～ of a magnet to attract iron 磁铁吸铁的能力/They two are of about the same ～.他俩能力不相上下。/He has the ～ to write compositions in English. 他能用英语写作文。/I doubt his ～ to translate. 我怀疑他的翻译能力。 ② ［U］ cleverness; intelligence; skill 聪明；才智；才能：a workman of great ～ 极有才能的工人/leadership ～ 领导才干/He is full of diplomatic ～. 他富有外交才能。/He shows more than average ～ in this direction.他在这方面显示出的才能超过了一般水平。/refrain from showing one's ～ 不露锋芒/Our ancestors were celebrated for their inventive ～. 我们的祖 ......     （共1073字）    [阅读本文]>>