ability
gb/əbˈɪləti/ us/əbˈɪləti/
A2
Anglų
~ 1000
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
A2
entity
1
the power or skill to do something
The power or skill to do something.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone]'s ability to [do something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ability' with 'skill'. 'Ability' is more general, while 'skill' is usually specific and learned.
Sinonimai
skill (Emphasizes learned proficiency in a specific area, rather than general capacity.)
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capability (Slightly more formal; often used in technical or organizational contexts.)
Antonimai
inability (Direct opposite, meaning lack of power or skill to do something.)
Kolokacijos
natural ability
|physical ability
|mental ability
|ability to learn
|demonstrate ability
Temos
daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- Her ability to solve problems quickly impressed the interviewers.
- He has the ability to speak three languages fluently.
- The job requires the ability to work under pressure.
- Athletes train hard to improve their physical abilities.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- She has the ability to swim fast.
- I have the ability to cook simple meals.
- He shows great ability in drawing.
- We need someone with the ability to type quickly.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
ability
IPA
GB/əbˈɪləti/
US/əbˈɪləti/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
abil - ity (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ity)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: ability
- Plural: abilities, ability
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
beyond one's abilities
1/bɪjˈɔnd wˈʌnz əbˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase
too difficult for someone to do
Too hard for someone to do.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- Please complete the form to the best of your ability.
- She answered all the questions to the best of her ability.