capable

capable — 形容詞

IPA/ˈkeɪpəbl/
KK[kˈepəbəl]IPA/ˈkeɪpəbl/
  • capablepositive
  • more capablecomparative
  • most capablesuperlative

1. having the skill, confidence, and organisation to get things done well — for exa

1.形容詞B2
釋義

能幹的

做事有效率且有技巧

having the skill, confidence, and organisation to get things done well — for example, a capable manager who keeps projects on schedule, or a capable driver who handles heavy traffic without stress.

例句

The hospital needs a capable surgeon who can handle emergency operations under pressure.

這家醫院需要一位能幹的外科醫生，能在壓力下處理緊急手術。

capable + noun: describes a skilled professional

Ravi proved himself a very capable leader during the team's restructuring.

Ravi 在團隊重整期間證明了自己是一位非常能幹的領導者。

proved + capable + noun: demonstrating competence

常見搭配
  • highly capable
  • extremely capable
  • capable manager
  • capable leader
  • capable driver
  • capable person
同義詞
  • competent

    focuses on having the necessary minimum skills; slightly more formal than 'capable'

  • skilful

    emphasises technical expertise and practised ability rather than general effectiveness

  • efficient

    stresses doing things with minimal wasted time or effort, not just well

  • able

    more general; often used as a weaker alternative in everyday speech

反義詞
  • incompetent

    strong opposite; lacking the necessary skills entirely

  • incapable

    direct antonym formed with the negative prefix

文法句型

capable + noun

be + capable

用法筆記

Predicative use often pairs with adverbs like 'highly', 'extremely', or 'very' to increase intensity. The attributive use (before a noun) is common in professional contexts.

常見錯誤

She is a very capable to lead the team.
She is a very capable leader.
'capable' is an adjective, not a verb; do not follow it with a to-infinitive directly.
He is capable of a good doctor.
He is a capable doctor.
Use the attributive form with a noun, not 'capable of' + noun phrase.

2. having the necessary ability, power, or quality to do a specific thing — for ins

2.形容詞B2
釋義

能夠

有能力或條件做某事

having the necessary ability, power, or quality to do a specific thing — for instance, a phone capable of running the latest apps, or a student capable of solving complex math problems.

例句

The old truck is still capable of carrying loads up to two tonnes.

這輛舊卡車仍然能夠承載多達兩噸的貨物。

capable of + gerund: carrying loads

Nadia is capable of memorising a long speech in just one evening.

Nadia 能夠在一個晚上內背完一篇長篇演講稿。

常見搭配
  • capable of doing
  • capable of handling
  • capable of carrying
  • capable of achieving
  • capable of winning
  • more than capable of
同義詞
  • able to

    more neutral and common; 'capable of' implies a stronger or more lasting ability

  • fit for

    suggests suitability rather than raw ability; used more for objects and conditions

  • qualified to

    implies formal training or certification; narrower than 'capable of'

反義詞
  • incapable of

    direct negative counterpart with the same grammatical pattern

  • unable to

    weaker and more temporary opposite

文法句型

be + capable + of + noun/gerund

用法筆記

This sense is ALWAYS followed by 'of' before the noun or gerund. It cannot be used with a bare to-infinitive (*capable to do). 'Capable of' can describe both people and things, including machines, devices, or systems.

常見錯誤

He is capable to solve the problem.
He is capable of solving the problem.
'capable' must be followed by 'of' + gerund, never by a to-infinitive.
Are you capable for this job?
Are you capable of doing this job?
Use 'of', not 'for', to introduce the action or task.
慣用語

capable of anything

idiom

able or willing to do anything, often used to describe someone with great potential or someone who might act unexpectedly

無所不能

With her training and determination, Leila felt she was capable of anything she set her mind to.

The detective warned that the suspect was dangerous and capable of anything.

capable — 字尾

IPA/-keɪ.pə.bəl/
KK[kˈepəbəl]IPA/-keɪ.pə.bəl/

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