| 单词 | able |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔CAN/CAN'T〕Unfortunately, I wasn't able to help them. 不巧，我帮不上他们的忙。朗文写作活用〔CAN/CAN'T〕With everything that's been happening at the office lately, I haven't been able to spend much time at home. 最近办公室里发生的那些事让我无法在家待很长时间。朗文写作活用〔CONTINUE〕When a country is able to persevere with reforms, the result can be a return to economic stability. 一个国家要是能坚持改革，其结果可能是恢复经济稳定。朗文写作活用〔CURE〕It is possible that in the near future we will be able to cure AIDS. 在不久的将来我们有可能能够治愈艾滋病。朗文写作活用〔DISADVANTAGE〕Not being able to drive is a real handicap if you live in the country. 如果你住在郊外，不会开车就十分不方便。朗文写作活用〔FAR〕We won't be able to go much farther because of the snow. 由于下雪，我们无法走得更远。朗文写作活用〔God willing〕We'll be able to move into our new house next week, God willing.如果一切顺利，我们下个星期将搬进新家。韦氏高阶〔HOPE〕The doctor had some encouraging news -- I would soon be able to walk again. 医生带来令人鼓舞的消息—我很快就能重新行走了。朗文写作活用〔MAYBE〕There's a chance that I'll be in California in October, so I might be able to visit you for a few days. 10月份我可能去加州，这样我也许能有几天时间来拜访你。朗文写作活用〔RETURN〕China was fascinating - I hope I'll be able to return one day. 中国真太迷人了，我希望有一天能再回去。朗文写作活用〔SENSIBLE〕Children should, within reason, be able to experiment with many different activities. 应该让儿童在合理的范围内尝试各种不同的活动。朗文写作活用〔TRAVEL〕As a seasoned traveller I know the value of being able to speak at least a few words of the local language. 作为一个经验丰富的旅行者，我知道会说至少几句当地话的用处。朗文写作活用〔TRY〕I'm not sure I'll be able to persuade him, but I'll certainly have a go. 我不能肯定我能够劝服他，但我当然会试一下。朗文写作活用〔UNITE〕We should be able to get out of this mess, provided we stick together. 只要我们同心协力，就能渡过这个难关。朗文写作活用〔WORK FOR SB〕There is increasing social mobility among senior white collar workers, who are able to move quite rapidly between organizations. 高级白领的社会流动性越来越大，他们能够在企业之间迅速流动。朗文写作活用〔able〕Get a good night's sleep and you'll feel better able to cope.晚上好好睡一觉，就更有能力解决问题。剑桥高阶〔able〕The company say they're able to keep pricing competitive.该公司说他们能够使定价保持竞争力。柯林斯高阶〔able〕They seemed able to work together very efficiently.他们似乎能够非常高效地合作。外研社新世纪〔able〕We aim to help the less able in society to lead an independent life.我们的宗旨是帮助社会上能力较弱的人独立生活。牛津高阶〔able〕Will she be able to cope with the work? 她能应付这项工作吗？剑桥高阶〔adulthood〕Few people nowadays are able to maintain friendships into adulthood.现在很少有人能把友谊维持到成年。外研社新世纪〔alibi〕The accused was not able to provide an alibi for the evening.被告不能提供当晚不在犯罪现场的证据。牛津搭配〔aliterate〕Able to read but not interested in reading.文字抗拒的，不爱阅读的：能够阅读但对阅读没有兴趣美国传统〔ambition〕She doubts whether she'll ever be able to fulfil her ambition.究竟是否能够实现自己的理想，她没有把握。剑桥高阶〔anxiety〕The mothers were able to share their anxieties with each other.母亲们能够相互分担焦虑。牛津搭配〔any〕Any idiot with a basic knowledge of French should be able to book a hotel room in Paris.任何人只要懂点起码的法语，都能在巴黎预订一个旅馆房间。剑桥高阶〔bank on〕You might be able to get it altered, but don't bank on it.你也许能够将它改一下, 但别指望太多。外研社新世纪〔barely〕He was barely able to see the road in the fog.在雾中他几乎看不见道路。麦克米伦高阶〔barely〕She was barely able to stand.她勉强能站立。牛津高阶〔baseline〕It serves as a baseline from which you are able to make progress.那可用作供你改进的基准线。文馨英汉〔bear〕How much weight is that wall able to bear? 这堵墙能承受多大重量？韦氏高阶〔beauty spot〕Guests will be able to visit some of the local beauty spots.来宾可以游览当地的一些景点。朗文当代〔benefit〕We're lucky to be able to get the full benefit of/from her knowledge.我们很幸运能够从她的学识中大获裨益。韦氏高阶〔break〕She broke under questioning(= was no longer able to bear it)and confessed to everything.她经不住盘问，招认了一切。牛津高阶〔brightness〕The effect or sensation by means of which an observer is able to distinguish differences in luminance.敏锐：观察者赖以能够分辨不同光度的效应或感觉美国传统〔brush〕My trousers got covered in mud, but luckily I was able to brush them clean.我的裤子上沾满了泥，不过幸运的是我能够把它们刷干净。剑桥高阶〔carry〕There are many theories that claim to be able to predict whether you're carrying a boy or a girl.有许多理论声称能够预测胎儿的性别。柯林斯高阶〔clear〕I need to get some fresh air to clear my head (= to make me able to think well).我需要呼吸点新鲜空气来清醒一下头脑。剑桥高阶〔comfort〕Being able to afford a drink would be a comfort in these tough times.在这样艰难的时期，能够有钱买杯酒就是种慰藉了。柯林斯高阶〔comfort〕He will be able to take some comfort from inflation figures due on Friday.预定星期五发布的通货膨胀数字将会给他一些宽慰。柯林斯高阶〔command〕The party was no longer able to command a majority in Parliament.该党已不能在国会中再占有多数。牛津高阶〔connection〕He has connections (= he knows people who would be able to help him).他有些关系会帮他。牛津搭配〔consideration〕I might be able to help you, for a small consideration. 我也许能够帮助你，只要一点小小的报酬。朗文当代〔convert〕By converting the loft, they were able to have two extra bedrooms.把阁楼改造一下，他们就可以多出两间卧室。柯林斯高阶〔cope〕He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job.对付这项工作的紧张与压力，他无能为力。牛津高阶〔could〕If only I could get some sleep, I would be able to cope.要是能睡上一会儿, 我就能应付了。外研社新世纪〔crutch〕He's able to walk short distances with crutches but prefers his wheelchair.他拄着腋杖能走一小段路，可他宁愿坐轮椅。韦氏高阶〔danger〕There is a danger that the company won't be able to pay.这家公司存在无力支付的危险。外研社新世纪〔day〕He used to be a very able businessman but he's had his day.他过去曾是个非常能干的实业家,但今已大不如昔。英汉大词典〔definitive〕Doctors have now been able to make a definitive diagnosis.医生们现已能够做出最后的诊断。麦克米伦高阶〔describe〕The witness wasn't able to describe the robber.目击者无法描述出盗贼的模样。韦氏高阶〔despite〕Despite its small size, the device is able to store thousands of hours of music.别看这种设备体积很小，但它能存储几千小时的音乐。韦氏高阶〔dictate〕The victorious nations were able to dictate peace terms.战胜国能发号施令地规定媾和条件。21世纪英汉〔difficulty〕The partners have been unable to iron out their difficulties. = They haven't been able to resolve their difficulties.合伙人一直都没能解决他们之间的分歧。韦氏高阶〔disbelieve〕He had never been able to disbelieve it completely.他从未能够对此予以全盘否定。柯林斯高阶〔discern〕You need a long series of data to be able to discern such a trend.需要一长串数据才能看出这一趋势。外研社新世纪〔dozen〕You will be able to take ten dozen bottles free of duty through customs.你可以携带120瓶免税通过海关。柯林斯高阶〔drag in〕We were able to stick to the main issue without incidental grievances being dragged in.没有偶尔插进去的牢骚话, 我们的谈话就能直扣主题。外研社新世纪〔drug〕You used to be able to buy this medicine over the counter, but it is now a prescription drug.你以前能在柜台买到这种药，但它现在是处方药。牛津搭配〔ease〕He surreptitiously eased his tie and was able to breathe a little easier.他偷偷地松了松领带, 呼吸畅快了一点。外研社新世纪〔economy〕Cuba should have been able to diversify its economy.古巴本应该有能力使经济更加多元化。牛津搭配〔effector〕In a reflex, the effector muscle acts before your brain is able to think.在做反射动作时，效应肌肉在大脑意识之前就做出反应。剑桥高阶〔experience〕It is a common experience to feel that an author writes well, without being able to say why.一种普遍的感觉是，人们能感觉到某位作家写得好，却说不出所以然。牛津搭配〔extend〕You identify the able pupils and you extend them and you push them forward.你识出有才华的学生, 锤炼他们, 推其上进。外研社新世纪〔extort〕Police have not so far been able to extort a confession from the people accused of the bombing.到目前为止，警方一直未能让那些被指控制造爆炸案的人开口认罪。剑桥高阶〔fictive〕Of, relating to, or able to engage in imaginative invention.虚构的，想象的：用想象力进行创作的、与此有关的或能用想象力能进行创作的美国传统〔fill someone's shoes〕No one will be able to fill her shoes after she retires.她退休后，没人能够接替她的职位。韦氏高阶〔fire clay〕A type of clay that is able to withstand intense heat, used to make firebricks, crucibles, and other objects that are exposed to high temperatures.耐火黏土：一种能经受酷热的黏土，用以做耐火砖、坩埚和其它暴露在高温下的物体美国传统〔focus〕I wasn't able to get the camera to focus.我调不好照相机的焦距。韦氏高阶〔footing〕Men and women should be able to compete for jobs on an equal footing.男性和女性应该在平等的基础上竞争工作岗位。剑桥高阶〔future〕We've been able to save this land from development and preserve it for future generations .我们保全了这块土地，没有去开发，把它留给子孙后代。朗文当代〔galore〕You'll be able to win prizes galore.你将会赢得很多奖品。柯林斯高阶〔gamble〕He gambled on being able to buy a ticket at the last minute.他碰运气看能否在最后一刻买到票。牛津高阶〔gene〕We may be able to identify the genes responsible for disease resistance.我们也许能识别出抗病基因。牛津搭配〔get hold of〕I need to talk to my lawyer, but I haven't been able to get hold of him.我需要和我的律师谈谈，但现在联系不上他。韦氏高阶〔give anything〕I'd give anything to be able to sing like that! 要是能唱得那么好，我愿意付出任何代价！韦氏高阶〔good〕It's a good feeling to know that we were able to help.得知我们能帮上忙，真是高兴。韦氏高阶〔handle〕I didn't know if I'd be able to handle such a large vehicle.我不知道我能否驾驶这么大一辆车。朗文当代〔headset〕Soon the wearer of a virtual reality headset will be able to be 'present' at sporting or theatrical events staged thousands of miles away.不久以后, 人们戴上虚拟现实耳机就能在千里之外“呈现出”体育赛场和演出剧场。外研社新世纪〔head〕We have so much debt that we're barely able to keep our heads above water.我们有非常多的债务，只能勉强维持生计。韦氏高阶〔heal〕A year later, she had healed to the point of at least being able to consider a romantic relationship with another man.一年以后，她的感情创伤已慢慢愈合，至少能考虑和另一个男性开始恋爱关系了。柯林斯高阶〔heat〕You have to be able to take the heat in a responsible job like that.你必须能够承受这种责任重大的工作所带来的压力。外研社新世纪〔heavy〕You should soon be able to train with the heavier weights.你很快就能用更重的器械进行训练。麦克米伦高阶〔hold out〕The troops were able to hold out until help arrived.部队能坚持到援军到来。韦氏高阶〔hypnosis〕While under hypnosis, the victim was able to describe her attacker.在催眠状态下，受害者能够描述袭击者的模样。朗文当代〔illuminate〕With the room fully illuminated, the students were able to see what they were doing.房间照明充分，学生们能够看清他们在做什么。牛津搭配〔improvement〕Will the team be able to maintain its improvement of last season? 球队能够保持住上个赛季的进步势头吗？牛津搭配〔impunity〕The security forces seem to be able to abuse human rights with impunity.安全部队似乎可以践踏人权而不受惩罚。麦克米伦高阶〔instruct〕Using the tool as instructed, I was able to clear the blockage.按照指示那样麦克米伦高阶〔interference〕Airlines will be able to set cheap fares without interference from the government.航空公司将能脱离政府干预设定便宜的机票价格。柯林斯高阶〔interruption〕I was able to get on with my work without interruption.我可以不受打扰地继续我的工作了。外研社新世纪〔intervene〕The program is able to run without intervention by the user.这个程序无须用户操作也能运行。韦氏高阶〔job〕After a disastrous first month in office, many people are beginning to wonder if the new president is up to (= able to do) the job.由于任职的第一个月表现很糟，许多人开始怀疑新总统是否胜任。剑桥高阶〔job〕He had never been able to hold down a job .他从来都保不住一份工作。朗文当代〔keel〕Most governments are able to keep their economies on an even keel.绝大多数政府都能够保持国家经济稳定。外研社新世纪〔keep〕I won't be able to keep my appointment for this afternoon.今天下午我恐怕不能守约了。外研社新世纪〔kick〕He told reporters they wouldn't be able to kick him around any more.他告诉记者他们再也无法欺侮他了。麦克米伦高阶〔land〕The pilot was able to land the plane safely.飞行员有能力使飞机安全着陆。麦克米伦高阶〔lead〕If the operation succeeds, Carly will be able to lead a normal life.如果手术成功，卡莉将能过上正常的生活。朗文当代〔luck〕By good luck I was able to see him.我凑巧能见到他。英汉大词典〔meet〕We haven't yet been able to find a house that meets our needs/requirements.我们还没能找到符合我们需要／要求的房子。剑桥高阶〔monitor〕We will now be able to monitor its progress more closely.我们现在能够更密切地监控其进展情况。牛津搭配〔monstrously〕I just hope the people who committed this monstrous evil will be able to live with themselves.我只是希望犯下这种骇人罪行的人能承受良心的谴责。柯林斯高阶〔more〕No more will these companies be able to copy drugs developed elsewhere.这些公司再也不能仿制别人研制的药物了。外研社新世纪〔neanderthal〕Neanderthal man was able to kill woolly mammoths and bears.尼安德特人能够捕杀浑身覆毛的猛犸象和熊。柯林斯高阶〔nebulous〕The notions we children were able to form of the great world beyond were nebulous.我们孩提时对外面大千世界所能形成的概念是一片模糊的。外研社新世纪〔news〕They still haven't had any news about when they'll be able to go home.他们仍然没有何时能回家的消息。柯林斯高阶〔not to worry〕Not to worry - maybe you'll be able to come next week instead.别着急——或许你可以下星期再来。剑桥高阶〔nullify〕He may be able to nullify that disadvantage by offering a wider variety of produce.他也许能通过供应更为多样化的农产品来抵消那一劣势。柯林斯高阶〔offer〕We should be able to match their offer for the player.我们应该能为那位球员开出和他们相同的报价。牛津搭配〔of〕I suppose it's stupid of us not to be able to make up our own minds.我们自己都没办法拿定主意，这真是太傻了。柯林斯高阶〔old hand〕We should be able to trust Silva to negotiate a good deal for us - he's an old hand at the game.们应能相信席尔瓦会为我们谈成一笔好生意——他精于此道。剑桥高阶〔otherwise〕They got two free tickets to Canada, otherwise they'd never have been able to afford to go.他们得到两张去加拿大的免费机票，不然的话他们绝不可能花得起这笔钱的。朗文当代〔past〕Often by the time they do accept the truth they are past being able to put words to feelings.往往等到他们真正接受事实时, 他们已经无法用语言形容自己的感情了。外研社新世纪〔patch〕They hope to be able to patch together a temporary settlement.他们希望能快速搭好一个临时安置区。牛津高阶〔pay〕You've got to be able to make your business pay.你得设法使你的生意赢利。英汉大词典〔physically〕I don't think I am physically able to climb all the way to the top.我觉得我没有体力一路爬到顶。韦氏高阶〔pick out〕No one was able to pick out the originals from the copies.没人能把原件与复印件区别开来。韦氏高阶〔pick〕She was able to pick out her father at the other side of the room.她认出了在房间另一头的父亲。朗文当代〔place〕In her place I wouldn't have been able to resist it.如果我是她就可能抗拒不了。柯林斯高阶〔precision〕Chimps are able to manipulate objects with a high degree of precision.黑猩猩能够非常准确地操控物品。牛津搭配〔pride〕Smith prides himself on being able to organise his own life.史密斯对能够把自己的生活安排得井井有条感到很得意。柯林斯高阶〔pull strings〕I may be able to pull a few strings if you need the document urgently.你急需那份文件的话我也许能托托关系。剑桥高阶〔raise〕I haven't been able to raise her on her mobile phone.我还没联系到她的移动电话。外研社新世纪〔rake〕She wasn't able to rake much currency together at such short notice.她没法在接到通知这么短的时间里凑齐大笔现款。英汉大词典〔reality〕He is no longer able to differentiate between fantasy and reality.他无法再区分幻想和现实。麦克米伦高阶〔redeem〕He was able to redeem his watch from the pawnshop.他得以从当铺赎回他的表。牛津高阶〔regularize〕Under the program, illegal immigrants would be able to apply to regularize their status.根据这一计划，非法移民可以申请身份合法化。韦氏高阶〔resolvent〕Causing or able to cause separation into constituents; solvent.能消解的：引起或能引起分解为组成部分的；溶解的美国传统〔resourceful〕Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations.机敏的：能有效或有创造力地行动，尤指在困难情况下美国传统〔revoke〕To fail to follow suit in cards when required and able to do so.藏牌：需要时不跟同一套花色的牌，且能这样做时美国传统〔routine〕The operator has to be able to carry out routine maintenance of the machine.操作员必须能对机器进行日常维护。柯林斯高阶〔salvage〕Chantal was lucky to be able to salvage her career.尚塔尔能保住她的事业算是走了运。柯林斯高阶〔score off〕I may be able to score him off.我或许能驳倒他。21世纪英汉〔see into〕We are able to see into the causes of cancer.我们一定会了解癌症产生的根源。21世纪英汉〔self-certification〕You are able to notify up to eight days' illness by self-certification.请8天之内的病假，自己证实病情即可。剑桥高阶〔serenity〕She was able to face death with serenity.她能够平静地面对死亡。牛津搭配〔shape〕Many people are not able to shape their own destinies.很多人不能决定自己的命运。剑桥高阶〔shoot down〕She was able to shoot the rumour down in flames with ample documentary evidence.她能够用充分的书面证据将传闻彻底粉碎。柯林斯高阶〔sift out〕We need to be able to sift out the facts from all the rumours.我们要能从各类传闻中筛选出事实真相。外研社新世纪〔sniff〕By asking around, we were able to sniff out the truth.经过多方打听，我们查出了真相。韦氏高阶〔sore〕I would be sore pressed to be able to distinguish the two.我很难将这两者区分开来。外研社新世纪〔splash〕Wallcoverings and floors should be able to withstand steam and splashes.墙面材料和地板都应该能耐热汽且防水。柯林斯高阶〔stand back〕Please stand back - then all of you will be able to see what I'm doing.请往后站——这样你们就都能看清我的动作了。剑桥高阶〔supernatural〕She is said to have supernatural powers and to be able to communicate with the dead.据说她有超自然的力量，能和死者交流。剑桥高阶〔take on〕No other organisation was able or willing to take on the job.没有任何别的组织有能力或愿意承担此项工作。柯林斯高阶〔take〕In this job you must be able to take criticism.做这份工作, 你必须能够忍受批评。外研社新世纪〔talk〕She hoped Father McCormack would be able to talk some sense into her son.她希望麦科马克神父能给她儿子讲通道理。朗文当代〔tap sb for sth〕I might be able to tap my father for a loan.我也许能从我父亲那儿借到钱。剑桥高阶〔tape〕The police will be able to play back the videotape for clues.警方将会重放录像带寻找线索。牛津搭配〔there's no escaping the fact〕There's no escaping the fact (that) we won't be able to complete these orders without extra staff.不可否认的是，如果不增添人手，我们将无法完成这些订单。剑桥高阶〔throat〕What sticks in my throat is that I wasn't able to win the trophy.让我无法接受的是, 我没能赢得奖杯。外研社新世纪〔unbreakable〕Able to withstand an attempt to break. Used of a horse.不脱缰的：能够忍耐住挣脱欲望的。用于马美国传统〔up〕I'd like to round up the meeting by thanking all those who were able to attend at such short notice.在本次会议结束之际，我要感谢所有在这么短的时间里收到通知就赶来出席会议的人。剑桥高阶〔wangle〕We should be able to wangle it so that you can start tomorrow.我们应该能设法安排你明天启程。牛津高阶〔win〕He was never able to win her love.他从来都无法赢得她的爱情。麦克米伦高阶〔world〕For the first time since the death of her parents, she felt able to face the world.自从双亲去世后，这是她第一次感到能面对世事。牛津搭配〔young〕The hen may not be able to feed its young.雌鸟可能无法给幼鸟喂食。柯林斯高阶〔zoom〕The work was really easy and I was able to zoom through it in a couple of hours.这活容易得很，我两三个小时就干完了。朗文当代Don't worry about us--we'll manage (= be able to deal with all difficulties)! 别为我们担心----我们能应付。剑桥国际Don't write in (= using a) pen, or you won't be able to rub out any mistakes you make.不要用钢笔写，否则你无法擦掉写错的地方。剑桥国际Few people are able to afford cars like that.很少有人买得起那样的汽车。剑桥国际Few were able to resist this charismatic and persuasive leader.几乎没有人能抵挡这位极富魅力，又善于劝说的领袖。剑桥国际He was able to provide the police with some valuable information.他能够为警方提供一些重要信息。剑桥国际Her party clashes with my brother's wedding, so I won't be able to go.她的晚会和我哥哥的婚礼时间冲突，所以我不能去晚会了。剑桥国际High petrol taxes are defensible (= able to be supported) on ecological grounds.从生态角度上看，抬高汽油税是有理由的。剑桥国际How far the president will be able to translate his campaign rhetoric into action remains to be seen.总统能在多大程度上实现竞选时发表的冠冕堂皇的诺言尚待日后分晓。剑桥国际Humans may be able to live in the depths of the ocean some day. 有朝一日人类也许能在海洋深处生活。译典通I explained as well as I was able, given my own imperfect understanding of the situation.我尽我所能地解释，考虑到我自己对情况也不完全清楚。剑桥国际I feel so bad about not being able to help you. 不能帮助你，我真感到抱歉。译典通I love the house--it's wonderful being able to see the sea from my window.我喜欢这房子----从我的窗口可以看到大海，太好了。剑桥国际I'll never be able to live down addressing Admiral Keene by the wrong name.我叫错了基恩海军上将的名字，这事肯定不会被人遗忘。剑桥国际I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to stick my job out for very much longer.我不清楚我是否能更长时间地继续我的工作。剑桥国际I'm sorry that I wasn't able to phone you yesterday.对不起，昨天我没能打电话给你。剑桥国际If only she would listen to what I was saying we might be able to sort out this problem.只要是她愿意听我说，我们可能就能够解决这个问题了。剑桥国际If we plan (= make decisions) carefully, we should be able to stay within our budget.如果我们小心地计划，我们可以不超支。剑桥国际In the film, he is able to depict the sense of otherness and alienation that many people feel when they are growing up.在影片中，他能表现出许多人在成长期被人视为异类、被人疏远的感觉。剑桥国际In the future, cars equipped with on-board computers will be able to detect and avoid traffic jams automatically.将来配备了车载电子计算机的汽车能够自动发现、并避开交通堵塞。剑桥国际Manufacturers were only able to raise prices at the factory gate (= the basic price paid to the manufacturer before transport or any profits have been added) by 0.1% over the month.制造商在月内只能在出厂价基础上提价 0.1%。牛津商务My uncle is a real sexist (= believes that women are less able than men or gives too much attention to women's sexuality).我叔叔是个性别主义者。剑桥国际Non-taxpayers will be able to receive their interest gross provided they have filled in a self-certification form.如果不纳税者已经填了自我证明表格，他们就可以收到全部的利息。剑桥国际One day I hope I'll be able to do as much (= the same amount) for you as you've done for me.希望有一天我能报答你。剑桥国际People will be able to travel from country to country without let or hindrance.人们将能够自由地往返于国家之间。剑桥国际Remember that you won't be able to cancel the contract once you've signed.记住你一旦签了字就不能取消合同。剑桥国际She's not sure if she'll be able to meet us for a drink tonight. 她无法确定今晚是否能和我们一起去喝一杯。剑桥国际Students are able to take out loans to top up their grants.学生们可以申请贷款来补充他们的助学金。剑桥国际The athlete is able to jump two meters. 这位运动员能跳两米高。译典通The company should be able to fulfill our requirements. 公司应该能够满足我们的要求。译典通The doctors have not been able to ascertain the pathogens that caused his cancer. 医生到现在还找不到让他致癌的病原体。译典通The larger shops are able to stock a wider selection of goods.大的商店能储存大量的各类货物。剑桥国际There will be a delay before the modified machines are operable (= able to work).在改装后的机器可操作之前会有一段耽搁时间。剑桥国际They were able to elicit the support/cooperation of the public.他们能够得到公众的支持/合作。剑桥国际Using small electrical shocks applied to her feet, they were able to monitor sensory nerves.用小的电震动作用于她的脚上，他们便能监测感觉神经。剑桥国际Victory depends on our being able to strike at the heart of the enemy's military command.我们的胜利建立在能打击敌人军事指挥部基础上。剑桥国际We were able to buy the furniture from a friend at cost (price).我们能从朋友处以成本价买到家具。剑桥国际We were only able to make a tenuous connection between the two robberies.我们只能把这两桩盗案牵强地联系起来。剑桥国际We will not be able to provide the same standard of teaching if there are funding cuts.如果削减经费，我们就不能提供同样标准的教学。剑桥国际You had me worried (= You made me feel anxious) for a moment back there--I thought you wouldn't be able to stop in time.你刚才令我担心了一阵----我以为你无法及时停下来了。剑桥国际You should be able to put your experience in electronics to (good) use in your new job.你应当能够将你的电子学方面的经验(好好地)运用到你的新工作中去的。剑桥国际You've broken your ankle but you'll be fully mobile (= able to walk as usual) within a couple of months.你弄折了你的脚踝，但是你会在几个月内活动自如。剑桥国际 |
| 随便看 |
英汉汉英翻译词典包含1679246条英汉翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用英语单词及常用语的翻译及用法，是英语学习及翻译工作的有利工具。