ability

• 名词，表示做某事的能力、本领或技能，也可指才能、天赋或可能性。

A noun referring to the power, skill, or capacity to do something.

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1. Capacity to do somethingA2formal

   The power or skill to do something.

   能力

   • She has the ability to learn languages quickly.
   • His ability to solve complex problems is impressive.
   • Children develop new abilities every year.

   同义词aptitudecapabilitycapacitycompetencefacultyproficiencyskilltalent

   反义词inabilityincapacityincompetenceineptitudeineptness

2. Talent or skillA2formal

   A natural or acquired talent for doing something well.

   能力

   • He showed great ability in mathematics.
   • Her artistic ability surprised everyone.
   • The job requires specific technical abilities.

   同义词aptitudecapabilitycompetenceexpertisefacilitygiftknackproficiencyskilltalent

   反义词inabilityincapacityincompetenceineptitudeineptnessunskillfulness

3. Mental or physical powerB1formal

   The physical or mental power to perform an action.

   能力

   • Despite his injury, he still has the ability to walk.
   • The test measures your cognitive abilities.
   • She lost the ability to speak after the stroke.

   同义词aptitudecapabilitycapacitycompetencefacultypowerproficiencyskilltalentwherewithal

   反义词inabilityincapacity