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capable

/ˈkeɪpəbl/
ca · pa · ble ˈkeɪ · pə · bl
English Definition
adj. able, competent
中文释义
有能力的,能干的
Significado en Español
capaz
한국어 뜻
능력 있는, 유능한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có khả năng, có năng lực
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How to use “capable” in a sentence

She’s capable of doing it.

她能胜任这项工作。

He is capable of running a mile in under seven minutes.

他能在七分钟内跑完一英里。

The new manager is a capable leader.

新经理是一位能干的领导。

Leave the project to her; she is very capable.

把这个项目交给她吧,她很有能力。

Synonyms
able competent
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cap(take)+able(able)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “capable”:

  1. A Weak
  2. B Skilled
  3. C Clumsy
  4. D Incompetent
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B — Skilled. “capable” means adj. able, competent

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She proved herself more than ______ of leading the entire team.

  1. A incapable
  2. B unable
  3. C unfit
  4. D capable
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D — capable. “capable” means adj. able, competent

Common questions about “capable”

What does “capable” mean?

capable — adj. able, competent. In Chinese: 有能力的,能干的.

How do you pronounce “capable”?

capable is pronounced /ˈkeɪpəbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ca · pa · ble.

How do you use “capable” in a sentence?

“capable” means able, competent. Examples: (1) She’s capable of doing it. (2) He is capable of running a mile in under seven minutes. (3) The new manager is a capable leader. (4) Leave the project to her; she is very capable.

What are synonyms for “capable”?

able, competent — all close in meaning to capable (adj. able, competent).

Is “capable” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. capable appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “capable”?

cap(take)+able(able)

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