abilities

abilities — noun

1. the natural or learned powers that let a person do something well, such as playi

1.名詞A2
釋義

the natural or learned powers that let a person do something well, such as playing an instrument, solving problems, or leading a group

例句

Lin's musical abilities became clear when she played the piano at age four.

collocation: musical abilities / artistic abilities / athletic abilities

The manager values Sofia's organizational abilities and often asks her to plan team events.

同義詞
  • skills

    focuses on learned, practiced expertise rather than natural capacity

  • talents

    emphasizes natural, inborn gifts rather than developed skills

  • capabilities

    highlights the potential or readiness to perform tasks

  • aptitudes

    refers specifically to a natural tendency or quickness in learning

反義詞
  • disabilities

    opposite meaning — lack or limitation of physical or mental abilities

  • weaknesses

    areas where one performs poorly, contrasting with areas of ability

文法句型

ability to do something

abilities in [area]

abilities as [role]

用法筆記

Abilities is the plural form of ability. It refers to more than one skill or capacity. The singular form ability is much more common in everyday speech and is often followed by a to-infinitive (the ability to do something). When listing multiple specific skills, the plural abilities is natural (e.g., language abilities, leadership abilities).

常見錯誤

❌She have many abilities.
✅She has many abilities.
💡abilities is a plural countable noun; use has with third-person singular subjects.
❌I have ability to sing.
✅I have the ability to sing.' or 'I have strong singing abilities.
💡the singular form needs a determiner (the, her, etc.); the plural form often pairs with an adjective or a specifying phrase.