late 14c., from Old French ableté "expert at handling (something)," from Latin habilitatem (nominative habilitas) "aptitude," noun of quality from habilis "easy to manage, handy" (see able). One case where a Latin silent -h- failed to make a return in English (despite efforts of 16c.-17c. scholars); see H.
雙語例句
1. Few would argue that this team has experience and proven ability.
這個隊伍的豐富經驗和表現出來的實力是眾所公認的。
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2. The public never had faith in his ability to handle the job.
公眾從來不相信他有能力勝任這一職位。
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3. Depression lowers the human ability to cope with disease.
抑郁癥會降低人體對疾病的抵抗力。
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4. Overcrowding has taxed the city's ability to deal with waste.
人口過多使得城市的垃圾處理能力達到了極限。
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5. The ability to separate out reusable elements from other waste is crucial.