English → Chinese
able
/BrE ˈeɪb(ə)l 
, AmE ˈeɪbəl /
adjective
1 (having power, means, skill, opportunity) 有…能力的;
to be able to do sth; 能做某事;
he wasn't able to read it 他读不懂这个;
she was able to play chess when she was three 她三岁时就会下象棋;
▶ready A1 2 (skilled) 能干的;
a very able lawyer 很有才干的律师;
the dancers were technically very able 这些舞蹈演员舞技高超;
the ablest student in the class 班上最有才华的学生