capable

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capable /ˈkeɪpəbəl/ adjective

capable

/ˈkeɪpəbəl/

adjective

Learner's definition of CAPABLE

: able to do something : having the qualities or abilities that are needed to do something有能力的；有…才能的 — + of

a new train capable of (reaching) very high speeds可高速运行的新型火车
Many new cell phones are capable of connecting to the Internet.许多新型移动电话都可连接到互联网。
He is not capable of making those medical decisions himself. [=he cannot make the decisions by himself because he cannot think clearly, he is too sick, etc.]他没有能力自己做出这些医疗决策。
I don't believe that she's capable of murder. [=that she is the kind of person who could murder someone]我认为她不可能杀人。
a storm capable of (causing) widespread destruction可造成大面积破坏的暴风雨

[more capable; most capable] : skilled at doing something : able to do something well能干的；有技能的

She is one of the most capable [=skilled] and versatile actresses in Hollywood.她是好莱坞最能干且多才多艺的演员之一。
a capable student一个有才华的学生
a very capable pilot技术高超的飞行员

◊ Something that is in capable hands is being done or dealt with by someone who has the skill and knowledge to do it well.能手；有能力的人

I will leave the store in your capable hands while I am gone.我不在的时候，店铺就交给你这位能手。

— capably

/ˈkeɪpəbli/ adverb