ability (A2)

カタカナ: アビリティ

IPA: /əˈbɪlɪti/

Definition

The power or skill to do something. 'She has the ability to speak three languages.' Can be natural talent or learned skill. Use: 'have the ability to do something' — NOT 'have ability of doing'.

意味: 何かをする力やスキルのことです。'She has the ability to speak three languages.'（彼女には3か国語を話す能力がある）。生まれつきの才能にも、習得したスキルにも使えます。使い方：'have the ability to do something'（〜する能力を持つ）— 'have ability of doing'は誤りです。

Examples / 例文

• 彼女には語学の才能がある。 — She has the ability to learn languages quickly.

• 状況に応じて適応する能力が必要だ。 — You need the ability to adapt to different situations.

• この仕事には良いコミュニケーション能力が求められる。 — This job requires good communication abilities.

Ability の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Ability:

• 能力
• スキル
• 才能
• 力

How to Use Ability

have the ability to [verb] (verb pattern)

To be capable of doing something — "He has the ability to stay calm under pressure."

beyond [someone's] ability (fixed expression)

Too difficult for someone to do — "That task is beyond my ability right now."

See "Ability" in the English dictionary

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