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ability
/əbɪləti/
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1 · noun
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
才能；能力；能耐
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The emergency drill improved the staff's ability to handle unexpected incidents.
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应急演练提高了员工处理突发事件的素质。
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