able 有能力的
词源同habit，习惯，来自词根hab,居住，拥有，能力。与后缀-able词义几乎完全重合。
1. Chantal was lucky to be able to salvage her career.
尚塔尔能保住她的事业算是走了运。
2. The RAF recognized him as an out-standingly able engineer.
英国皇家空军表彰他是一名非常能干的
机械师。
3. Anton was able to transfer from Lavine's to an American company.
安东成功地从
拉文调到了一家美国公司.
4. He conjectured that some individuals may be able to detect major calamities.
他猜测说有些人也许能够察觉重大灾难。
5. The government have not been able to turn today'sdemonstration to their advantage.
政府未能把今天的游行示威转为己用。