Cool MateAbility против Capability против Skill
Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.
Ability
Capability
Skill
| Ability | Capability | Skill | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Произношение | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈbɪləti/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/skɪl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skɪl/"]/ |
| Значение | The skill to do something. | The ability to do something. | The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice. |
| Пример | She has the ability to learn new languages quickly. | Her capability as a leader impressed everyone at the meeting. | He has a skill for painting that impresses everyone. |
| Регистр | Нейтральное | Нейтральное | Нейтральное |
| Насколько частое | Топ 1000 (очень частое) | Топ 2000 (частое) | Топ 1000 (очень частое) |
| Уровень CEFR | A2 | C1 | A1 |
| Часть речи | noun | noun | noun |
| Сочетания | exceptional, extraordinary, great, level, have, possess, retain, ability in, to the best of your ability, high, limited, low, assess, measure, test, level, range, a range of ability, a range of abilities | advanced, enhanced, limited, demonstrate, have, possess, beyond somebody’s capability, within somebody’s capability, capability for, advanced, enhanced, limited, demonstrate, have, possess, beyond somebody’s capability, within somebody’s capability, capability for | considerable, consummate, extraordinary, range, set, have, possess, combine, level, set, acquisition, with skill, skill as, skill at, a degree of skill, a level of skill, a lack of skill, considerable, consummate, extraordinary, range, set, have, possess, combine, level, set, acquisition, with skill, skill as, skill at, a degree of skill, a level of skill, a lack of skill |
| Антонимы | inability, ineptness | incapability, inability | inability, ignorance |
| Частые ошибки | Confused with 'capability' — 'ability' refers to a skill, while 'capability' refers to the potential to develop a skill., Using 'ability' without a verb or context can make sentences unclear., Incorrectly pluralizing as 'abilities' when referring to a single skill. | Confusing with 'capacity' which refers to volume or quantity., Using it as a verb instead of a noun., Misplacing the emphasis in pronunciation. | Confused with 'ability' — skill usually implies training or practice., Used as a verb incorrectly — skill is a noun. |
| Заметки по употреблению | Use 'ability' in contexts where referring to someone's skills or talents. Avoid it in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'skill' may be more appropriate. | Use 'capability' in professional or academic contexts to discuss skills or potential. It's not commonly used in casual conversations. | Use 'skill' to talk about abilities in various contexts, from sports to arts. Avoid using it in very informal settings where simpler terms like 'talent' might fit better. |
Частые вопросы: Ability против Capability против Skill
В чём разница между Ability, Capability и Skill?
Ability: The skill to do something. Capability: The ability to do something. Skill: The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice.
Что сложнее: Ability, Capability и Skill?
Capability имеет самый высокий уровень, C1, по шкале CEFR.
У Ability, Capability и Skill одинаковый уровень CEFR?
Ability: A2, Capability: C1, Skill: A1 по шкале CEFR.
Какая часть речи у Ability, Capability и Skill?
Ability: noun, Capability: noun, Skill: noun.
Можно показать пример каждого?
Ability: She has the ability to learn new languages quickly. Capability: Her capability as a leader impressed everyone at the meeting. Skill: He has a skill for painting that impresses everyone.
Можно ли использовать Ability, Capability и Skill взаимозаменяемо?
Не всегда. Ability, Capability и Skill близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.