*a·ble/`ebḷ; ˈeɪbəl/ adj 1 able to do sth having the power, skill, time, money etc to do something 能够〔有力量、技能、时间、金钱等〕做某事: Will you be able to come tonight? 今天晚上你能来吗? I was just able to reach the handle. 我仅能伸手触及把手。 → opposite 反义词 UNABLE 2 intelligent or good at doing something 聪明能干的; 熟练的: a very able student 十分能干的学生