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abilities

/uh-bil-i-tee/US // əˈbɪl ɪ ti //UK // (əˈbɪlɪtɪ) //

能力,的能力,权力

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural a·bil·i·ties.

    • : power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc.
    • : competence in an activity or occupation because of one's skill, training, or other qualification: the ability to sing well.
    • : abilities, talents; special skills or aptitudes: Composing music is beyond his abilities.

Synonyms & Antonyms

nounpower to act, perform
nounnatural or acquired power in a

Examples

  • To judge her acting abilities for yourself, check out her videos on YouTube for “Sex Shooter.”

  • I have learned a lot about productions and the abilities I have in this realm.

  • Again, an actress whose abilities are unquestionable, but she's not exactly British.

  • They are not locked into the whims of those more powerful, because their knowledge and abilities open doors.

  • Officially, the White House had nothing but plaudits for Hagel and his abilities running the enormous Defense Department.

  • The great abilities which enable a man to win and hold such a position as his fired my fancy.

  • Clearly his business abilities were great; his reforms were bold and drastic, and success attended his efforts.

  • Mr. Addison, whose abilities no man can doubt, was from diffidence totally unable to speak in the house.

  • John Dickinson saw the matter in the same light, a light which his superior abilities enabled him to portray in more lurid colors.

  • Mr. Alsop was thought to be of good heart, but unequal, as Mr. Scott affirmed, "to the trust in point of abilities."