Cool MateAbility 对比 Capability 对比 Competence 对比 Skill
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Ability
前 1000（非常常见）A2noun
Capability
前 2000（常见）C1noun
Competence
前 2000（常见）C1noun
Skill
前 1000（非常常见）A1noun
| Ability | Capability | Competence | Skill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈbɪləti/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtəns/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/skɪl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skɪl/"]/ |
| 含义 | 做某事的技能。The skill to do something. | 做某事的能力。The ability to do something. | 能把事情做好the ability to do something well | 做某事的能力，通常是因为训练或练习。The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice. |
| 例句 | She has the ability to learn new languages quickly. | Her capability as a leader impressed everyone at the meeting. | Her competence in multiple languages impresses her colleagues. | He has a skill for painting that impresses everyone. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 1000（非常常见） | 前 2000（常见） | 前 2000（常见） | 前 1000（非常常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | A2 | C1 | C1 | A1 |
| 词性 | noun | noun | noun | noun |
| 搭配 | 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 | great, basic, academic, have, demonstrate, display, beyond somebody’s competence, within somebody’s competence, competence as, a level of competence, a standard of competence, formal, exclusive, have, outside somebody/something’s competence, within somebody/something’s competence, an area of competence | 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 |
| 反义 | inability, ineptness | incapability, inability | incompetence, ineptitude | inability, ignorance |
| 常见错误 | 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 'competency'; both refer to abilities but 'competence' is broader., Misused as a verb; 'competence' is always a noun., Spelling errors, especially with the second 'e'. | Confused with 'ability' — skill usually implies training or practice., Used as a verb incorrectly — skill is a noun. |
| 用法说明 | 在提到某人的技能或才能时使用'能力'。在非常随意的对话中避免使用，简单的词如'技能'可能更合适。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. | 在专业或学术场合使用 'capability' 来讨论技能或潜力。在日常对话中不常用。Use 'capability' in professional or academic contexts to discuss skills or potential. It's not commonly used in casual conversations. | 在涉及工作技能或教育成就时使用“competence”。在非常随意的谈话中避免使用；更倾向于使用“skill”或“ability”。Use 'competence' in contexts such as job skills or educational achievements. Avoid in very casual conversations; prefer 'skill' or 'ability' instead. | 在各种场合谈论能力时使用'技能'，从运动到艺术都可以。避免在非常非正式的场合使用，简单的词如'天赋'可能更合适。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. |
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常见问题：Ability 对比 Capability 对比 Competence 对比 Skill
Ability、Capability、Competence和Skill 有什么区别？
Ability: The skill to do something. Capability: The ability to do something. Competence: the ability to do something well Skill: The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice.
Ability、Capability、Competence和Skill 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？
在 CEFR 量表上：Ability: A2, Capability: C1, Competence: C1, Skill: A1。
Ability、Capability、Competence和Skill 是什么词性？
Ability: noun, Capability: noun, Competence: noun, Skill: noun.
能各给一个例子吗？
Ability: She has the ability to learn new languages quickly. Capability: Her capability as a leader impressed everyone at the meeting. Competence: Her competence in multiple languages impresses her colleagues. Skill: He has a skill for painting that impresses everyone.
我可以互换使用 Ability、Capability、Competence和Skill 吗？
不总是。Ability、Capability、Competence和Skill 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。