ability和capability这两个词是相似词。我觉得意思差不多,但是有区别吗?

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Rebecca
是的,这是正确的! Ability和capability是同义词,可以互换使用。但是,细微差别略有不同。首先, ability意味着某事或动作在过去至少已经发生过一次,并且它具有更频繁地用于个人的特征。另一方面,与capability不同, ability的特点是暗示过去从未发生过但仍然可能发生的事件或行动。示例: She is able to give good presentations. (她可以进行精彩的演讲。) 示例: Our company is capable of competing in more than one market. (我的公司有能力在多个市场上竞争。) 例子: I'm capable of working under pressure, but I don't know if I'll be able to this time. (我可以在压力下工作,但我不确定这次我是否也能做到。) 示例: He has the ability to study hard, so he's capable of passing the test if he studies. (只要他努力学习,他就能通过考试。)