incapable

• 指某人或某物缺乏做某事所需的能力、技能或力量，也可指在某方面不称职或无能为力。

Describes someone or something that lacks the ability, skill, or power to do something.

1. Lacking capacity or abilityB2formal

   Not having the necessary skill, power, or ability to do something.

   无能力的

   • He is incapable of completing the task on his own.
   • The machine is incapable of processing such large files.
   • She felt incapable of making a decision under pressure.

   同义词helplessinadequateincompetentineptpowerlessunableunfitunqualified

   反义词ableadeptcapablecompetentproficientskillful

2. Not susceptible or admittingC1formal

   Not open to or allowing a particular action, condition, or quality.

   不能的

   • This material is incapable of conducting electricity.
   • The theory is incapable of proof under current conditions.
   • His argument is incapable of being refuted.

   同义词immuneimperviousinsusceptibleresistantunsusceptible

3. Lacking temperament or inclinationB2formal

   Not having the natural disposition or desire for something.

   无意的

   • She is incapable of cruelty towards animals.
   • He is incapable of lying, even to protect himself.
   • They are incapable of understanding such complex emotions.

   同义词aversedisinclinedindisposedloathreluctantunwilling

   反义词disposedinclinedpronewilling

4. Not meeting requirementsB2formal

   Failing to satisfy necessary standards or conditions.

   不符合要求的

   • The candidate was deemed incapable for the position.
   • This old equipment is incapable of meeting modern safety standards.
   • The plan was rejected as incapable of achieving the desired results.

   同义词inadequateineligibleunfitunqualifiedunsuitable

   反义词ablecapablecompetentqualified