ability
gb/əbˈɪləti/ us/əbˈɪləti/
A2
영어
~ 1000
képesség
명사
A2
1
képesség
B1
사용 패턴：
[someone]'s ability to [do something]
Her ability to solve problems quickly impressed the interviewers.
Az interjúztatókat lenyűgözte a problémák gyors megoldására való képessége.
He has the ability to speak three languages fluently.
Megvan a képessége ahhoz, hogy három nyelven folyékonyan beszéljen.
The job requires the ability to work under pressure.
Athletes train hard to improve their physical abilities.
학습자용 예문
She has the ability to swim fast.
Képes gyorsan úszni.
I have the ability to cook simple meals.
Képes vagyok egyszerű ételeket főzni.
He shows great ability in drawing.
We need someone with the ability to type quickly.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'ability' with 'skill'. 'Ability' is more general, while 'skill' is usually specific and learned.
뜻
the power or skill to do something
연어
natural ability
|physical ability
|mental ability
|ability to learn
|demonstrate ability
유의어
skill (Emphasizes learned proficiency in a specific area, rather than general capacity.)
|
capability (Slightly more formal; often used in technical or organizational contexts.)
반의어
inability (Direct opposite, meaning lack of power or skill to do something.)
주제
daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
정의
The power or skill to do something.
The quality of having the power, skill, or means to accomplish something.
문법
기본형
ability
IPA
GB/əbˈɪləti/
US/əbˈɪləti/
음절 및 강세
abil - ity （2음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ity)
활용형
Noun
- Base: ability
- Plural: abilities, ability
관련 단어
표현
beyond one's abilities
1/bɪjˈɔnd wˈʌnz əbˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase
too difficult for someone to do
Too hard for someone to do.
예문
- This math problem is beyond my abilities.
- Climbing that mountain was beyond his abilities.
show your abilities
1/ʃˈoʊ jˈʊɹ əbˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase
demonstrate what you can do well
To show what you can do well.
예문
- This competition is a chance to show your abilities.
- He showed his abilities during the project presentation.
to the best of your ability
1/tə ðə bˈɛst əv jˈʊɹ əbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
as well as possible for you
Do something as well as you can.
예문
- Please complete the form to the best of your ability.
- She answered all the questions to the best of her ability.