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能够

néng gòu

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pinyin
néng gòu
simplified
能够
traditional
能夠

1 · 动词

to be capable of

能够

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The research team tested a new aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing.

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研究团队测试了能够垂直起降的新型飞行器。

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Mandarin reading: néng gòu.

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