Từ điển Việt Anh Việt 4in1 - English Vietnamese 4 in 1 Dictionary
ability
a‧bil‧i‧ty S2 W1 /əˈbɪləti, əˈbɪlɪti/ BrE AmE noun (plural abilities) [Word Family: noun: ↑ability ≠ ↑inability, ↑disability; adjective: ↑able ≠ ↑unable, ↑disabled; verb: ↑enable ≠ ↑disable; adverb: ↑ably] [Date: 1400-1500; Language: Old French; Origin: habilité, from Latin habilitas, from habilis; ⇨ ↑able] 1. [countable] the state of being able to do something ability to do something the ability to walk The health center serves all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. 2. [uncountable and countable] someone’s level of skill at doing something: The test measures your mathematical ability. mixed ability classes of high/low etc ability students of average ability There are musicians of all abilities. somebody's abilities as something He showed his abilities as a leader. 3. to the best of your ability as well as you can: He completed the job to the best of his ability. • • • COLLOCATIONS (for Meanings 1 & 2) adjectives ▪ high/low/average abilitya group of low ability pupils | Many of these students are of above average ability. | Children of high ability demand more absorbing tasks. ▪ great/considerable abilityHe was a young man of great ability. | These drawings required considerable ability on the part of the artist. ▪ remarkable/outstanding/exceptional abilitya writer of remarkable ability | The company aims to select people of outstanding ability. | his exceptional ability as a swimmer ▪ mixed ability (=at different levels)a mixed ability class ▪ uncanny ability (=an unusual ability that is difficult to explain)He has an uncanny ability for spotting investment opportunities. ▪ natural ability (also innate ability formal) (=an ability that you are born with)He didn't have the natural ability of his brother. | Babies have an innate ability to do simple maths. ▪ physical/athletic abilityHe has considerable athletic ability. ▪ artistic/creative abilityYou do not need to have any artistic ability. ▪ musical abilityTim showed musical ability at an early age. ▪ acting abilityHer acting abilities were obvious straightaway. ▪ mental abilityThe exercises are supposed to help you improve your mental ability. ▪ intellectual/academic abilityNo one doubts his intellectual abilities. | A degree is evidence of your academic ability in a particular subject area. ▪ verbal/linguistic ability (=language skills)The test is intended to measure the children's linguistic ability. ▪ mathematical abilityThese students have a higher level of mathematical ability. ▪ proven ability (=that you have proved through your achievements)Companies often value the proven ability and reliability of older employees. verbs ▪ have the ability to do something (also possess the ability to do something formal) She has the ability to make people feel relaxed. ▪ show/demonstrate the ability to do somethinga chance for candidates to demonstrate their abilities ▪ lack the ability to do somethingAs a young man, he lacked the ability to say no. phrases ▪ a level of ability/ability levelThe children were of the same age and ability level. ▪ a range of ability/ability rangeThere is a wide range of ability within the class. | Disruptive behaviour is more prominent in the lower ability range. ▪ a test of ability/an ability testExaminations are not always a good test of ability. | The class was given a verbal ability test. ▪ an ability group (=a group that students are taught in, based on their level of ability)Children are divided into different ability groups.
abilityhu
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[ə'biliti]
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danh từ
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khả năng hoặc năng lực làm cái gì về thể chất hoặc tinh thần
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professional ability
năng lực chuyên môn; năng lực nghiệp vụ
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a machine with the ability to cope with large loads
