Able 对比 Capable

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Able

前 1000（非常常见） A2 adjective

Capable

前 2000（常见） B2 adjective

最常见: Able

	Able	Capable
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblə(r)/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblər/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/
含义	有能力、权力或机会去做某事。 Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something.	能够做某事；拥有做这件事的技能或能力 able to do something; having the skill or power to do it
例句	She is able to speak three languages.	She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 1000（非常常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	A2	B2
词性	adjective	adjective
搭配	be, feel, prove, fully, perfectly, quite, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very	appear, be, feel, fully, more than, perfectly, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very
反义	unable, incapable	incapable, unable
常见错误	Confused with 'capable' — they are similar but not interchangeable., Using 'able' without 'to' when following it with a verb., Incorrectly using 'able' with a past event.	Confused about using 'capable of' versus 'capable for'., Using 'capability' instead of 'capable' incorrectly., Using 'capable' as an adverb (it’s an adjective).
用法说明	使用'能够'来表达能力，适用于中性语境。口语和书面语都合适，但在过于正式的场合要避免使用。 Use 'able' to express capability in a neutral context. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but avoid using it in overly formal situations.	用'有能力的'来形容某人或某事具备完成任务的能力。适用于个人和职业场合。避免在过于随意的场合使用。 Use 'capable' to describe someone or something that has the ability to achieve a task. It's suitable in both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual situations.

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I want to be able to say things, just one-to-one.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

I was able to hack S.H.I.E.L.D. from my van.

The Sopranos › S1 E1

that they wouldn't be able to shut him up.

I want to be able to say things, just one-to-one.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

I was able to hack S.H.I.E.L.D. from my van.

Able

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

Of course, no maester's capable of rendering an opinion

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

capable of acting out of mutual self-interest, yes?

Breaking Bad › S1 E7

And the Gustav was capable of firing a 7-ton shell

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

Of course, no maester's capable of rendering an opinion

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

capable of acting out of mutual self-interest, yes?

Capable

常见问题：Able 对比 Capable

Able和Capable 有什么区别？

Able: Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something. Capable: able to do something; having the skill or power to do it

哪个更常见：Able和Capable？

Able 在日常英语中最常见。

哪个更高级：Able和Capable？

Capable 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 B2。

Able和Capable 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Able: A2, Capable: B2。

Able和Capable 是什么词性？

Able: adjective, Capable: adjective.

能各给一个例子吗？

Able: She is able to speak three languages. Capable: She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own.

我可以互换使用 Able和Capable 吗？

不总是。Able和Capable 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。