ability
noun [ C or U ] uk/əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ us/əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
B1 （体力或智力方面的）能力;才能，才智
the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something
There's no doubting her ability. 她的能力毋庸置疑。
[ + to infinitive ] She had the ability to explain things clearly and concisely. 她有能力简单扼要地把事情解释清楚。
She's a woman of considerable abilities. 她是个非常有才干的女性。
I have children in my class of very mixed abilities (= different levels of skill or intelligence). 我班里孩子们的能力参差不齐。
a mixed-ability class 不同能力水平的学生混编的班级
Synonyms: capability (ABILITY)capacitypowers
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- He had no doubts about his team's ability to reach the World Cup finals.
- Computer literacy is now as essential as the ability to drive a car.
- Organizational ability is essential in a good manager.
- Man's ability to talk makes him unlike any other animal.
- All the children are taught together in one class, regardless of their ability.