新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

capable

英  [ˈkeɪpəbəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1有能力的

    If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it.

    双语例句

    例:

    He appeared hardly capable of conducting a coherent conversation.

    他似乎连进行连贯谈话的能力都没有。

    例:

    The kitchen is capable of catering for several hundred people.

    这间厨房可为数百人提供饮食。

    例:

    a man capable of murder.

    一名可能会杀人的男子。

    2有才能的 , 有才干的

    Someone who is capable has the skill or qualities necessary to do a particular thing well, or is able to do most things well.

    近义词

    competent , able

    双语例句

    例:

    She's a very capable speaker.

    她能说会道。