unable
/ʌnˈeɪbəl/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2692 in the learning path
不能的；无法的
Definitions
adj. Not having the ability or opportunity to do something.
不能的；无法的
Example
I was unable to open the tightly sealed jar.
我打不开那个封得很紧的罐子。
Without affordable internet access, many students are unable to participate fully in online learning programmes.
如果没有负担得起的网络服务，许多学生就无法充分参与在线学习课程。
Collocations
- be unable to attend
- be unable to afford
- be unable to cope
Word family
- able (adj.)
- ability (n.)
- inability (n.)
Antonyms
- able
Usage tip
用 be unable to do，不用 unable doing。
FAQ
- What does unable mean?
- Not having the ability or opportunity to do something.
- How is unable pronounced?
- UK /ʌnˈeɪbəl/, US /ʌnˈeɪbəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
