capable
adj
1 having (esp practical) ability; able; competent 有(尤指實際的)能力的; 有能力的; 能勝任的
a very capable woman 很能干的女子.
2 [pred 作表語]
~ 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. 讓我看看你有什麼本事.
He is capable of running a mile in four minutes. 他能用四分鐘跑一英里.
(b) have the character or inclination to do sth 有做某事的特長或傾向
He's quite capable of lying (ie It wouldn't be surprising if he lied) to get out of trouble. 他很會蒙混過關(他若撒謊亦不足為奇).
3 [pred 作表語]
~ of sth (fml 文) (of situations, remarks, etc) open to or allowing sth (指情況、 言語等)可以, 容許
Our position is capable of improvement. 我們的地位可以改善.