unable
gb/ʌnˈeɪbəl/ us/ʌnˈeɪbəl/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1600
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A2
1
Vzorec užití:
unable to [verb]
She was unable to finish the race due to an injury.
Sérülés miatt nem tudta befejezni a versenyt.
I’m sorry, but I’m unable to attend the meeting tomorrow.
Sajnálom, de holnap nem tudok részt venni az értekezleten.
He felt frustrated because he was unable to explain his idea clearly.
The company is unable to offer refunds after 30 days.
They were unable to leave the city because of the storm.
Učební příklady
I am unable to open this box.
Nem tudom kinyitni ezt a dobozt.
She is unable to come to the party.
Nem tud eljönni a buliba.
He was unable to lift the heavy bag.
We are unable to go outside because it is raining.
They are unable to speak English.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unable' with 'disability'. 'Unable' usually refers to a specific situation or task, not a permanent condition.
Význam
Not having the ability
Kolokace
unable to attend
|unable to help
|unable to work
|unable to continue
|unable to respond
Synonyma
incapable (More formal and slightly stronger in suggesting a permanent or inherent lack of ability.)
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powerless (Suggests complete lack of control or means to act, often in emotional or situational contexts.)
Antonyma
able (Direct opposite; having the necessary skill, power, or opportunity to do something.)
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capable (Having the ability or qualities necessary to do something effectively.)
Témata
daily life
|abilities
|limitations
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Not able to do something because you do not have the skill, strength, permission, or chance.
Lacking the skill, strength, permission, or opportunity to do something.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
unable
IPA
GB/ʌnˈeɪbəl/
US/ʌnˈeɪbəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
un - able (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (able)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: unable
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
unable to attend
1/ʌnˈeɪbəl tə ətˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
Not able to go to an event
Not able to be at a meeting, party, or other event.
Příklady
- I regret that I am unable to attend your wedding.
- She was sick and therefore unable to attend the conference.
unable to continue
1/ʌnˈeɪbəl tə kəntˈɪnju/
fixed phrase
Not able to keep going
Not able to keep doing something or move forward.
Příklady
- The team was unable to continue after losing key players.
- Due to technical problems, we were unable to continue the presentation.
unable to cope
1/ʌnˈeɪbəl tə kˈoʊp/
fixed phrase
Not able to deal with something
Not able to deal with a difficult situation or problem.
Příklady
- After the sudden loss, she felt unable to cope with daily life.
- He became so stressed at work that he was unable to cope.
unable to respond
1/ʌnˈeɪbəl tə ɹɪspˈɑnd/
fixed phrase
Not able to reply or react
Not able to give an answer or reaction when expected.
Příklady
- The witness was too nervous and unable to respond.
- He was asleep and unable to respond when I knocked.
unable to work
1/ʌnˈeɪbəl tə wˈɚk/
fixed phrase
Not able to do one's job
Not able to do your job or tasks because of illness, injury, or another reason.
Příklady
- He was injured in an accident and is currently unable to work.
- She has been unable to work for several months due to illness.