late 14c., from Old French ableté "expert at handling (something)," from Latin habilitatem (nominative habilitas) "aptitude," noun of quality from habilis "easy to manage, handy" (see able). One case where a Latin silent -h- failed to make a return in English (despite efforts of 16c.-17c. scholars); see H.
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1. Few would argue that this team has experience and proven ability.
这个队伍的丰富经验和表现出来的实力是众所公认的。
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2. The public never had faith in his ability to handle the job.
公众从来不相信他有能力胜任这一职位。
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3. Depression lowers the human ability to cope with disease.
抑郁症会降低人体对疾病的抵抗力。
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4. Overcrowding has taxed the city's ability to deal with waste.
人口过多使得城市的垃圾处理能力达到了极限。
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5. The ability to separate out reusable elements from other waste is crucial.
