to be able to do sth

to be able to do sth
1. to be able to do sth
(be in a position to) 能够做某事
- You'll be able to read in peace. 你将可以安安静静地看书。
- The company is able to keep prices competitive. 公司能够使价格保持竞争力。
- Have you been able to have any kind of contact? 你能联系上吗？
2. to be able to do sth
(be capable of) 有能力做某事
- This frog is able to jump three metres. 这只青蛙能跳三米远。
- They seemed able to work together very efficiently. 他们似乎能够非常高效地合作。
3. to be able to do sth
(succeed in) 做成某事
- I was able to get my weight down quite easily after the birth. 我生完孩子后非常轻松地减了肥。
4. (talented) [+ pupil, student, musician] 有才华的；有天赋的
- He's an extremely able musician. 他是一位极具才华的音乐家。
- She is one of our ablest pupils. 她是我们最聪慧的学生之一。
See: able

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