capable
adj
1 having (esp practical) ability; able; competent 有(尤指实际的)能力的; 有能力的; 能胜任的
a very capable woman 很能干的女子.
2 [pred 作表语]
~ of (doing) sth
(a) having the ability or power necessary for sth 有做某事所必要的能力或力量
You are capable of better work than this. 你能做得更好.
Show me what you are capable of, ie how well you can work. 让我看看你有什麽本事.
He is capable of running a mile in four minutes. 他能用四分钟跑一英里.
(b) have the character or inclination to do sth 有做某事的特长或倾向
He´s quite capable of lying (ie It wouldn´t be surprising if he lied) to get out of trouble. 他很会蒙混过关(他若撒谎亦不足为奇).
3 [pred 作表语]
~ of sth (fml 文) (of situations, remarks, etc) open to or allowing sth (指情况、 言语等)可以, 容许
Our position is capable of improvement. 我们的地位可以改善.