1.~ to do sth能；能够to have the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do sth
You must be able to speak French for this job.干这项工作你得会说法语。
A viral illness left her barely able to walk.一场病毒引起的疾病使她走路都十分困难。
I didn't feel able to disagree with him.我觉得不能不同意他的意见。
Will you be able to come?你能来吗？
2.有才智的；有才能的；（某方面）擅长的intelligent; good at sth
the ablest student in the class班上最有才华的学生
We aim to help the less able in society to lead an independent life.我们的宗旨是帮助社会上能力较弱的人独立生活。
He is abler actor than I thought.
他是一个比我原来想象中更有才能的演员。
The abler speakers were obliged to play to the gallery , and take a sentimental and sensational line .
较能干的发言人就不得不对旁听席表演一番，而采取感情用事和煽动人心的做法。
I don't think you are abler than your brother.
我不认为你比你的兄弟更有能力。
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