ability

noun

(plural abil·ities)

1. 🔑 [singular] ~ to do sth the fact that sb/sth is able to do sth 能力

   • The system has the ability to run more than one program at the same time.

     该系统能够同时运行一个以上的程序。

   • Everyone has the right to good medical care regardless of their ability to pay.

     无论支付能力如何，每个人都有权得到良好的医疗保健。

   • A gentle form of exercise will increase your ability to relax.

     和缓的运动锻炼会提高自我放松的能力。

   OPP inability

2. 🔑 [countable, uncountable] a level of skill or intelligence 才能；本领；才智

   • Almost everyone has some musical ability.

     几乎人人都有一些音乐才能。

   • He was a man of extraordinary abilities.

     他才干卓著。

   • students of mixed abilities

     能力各不相同的学生

   • A woman of her ability will easily find a job.

     有她那样才能的妇女找工作不难。

   • I try to do my job to the best of my ability (= as well as I can).

     我尽全力做好我的工作。