地道英语：7个关于“能力”的习语

able to cut somethingFig. to be able to manage or execute something. (Often negative. Able to can be replaced with can.)【喻】能够胜任或完成某事。（多用于否定句。able to 可替换为 can。）We thought he could handle the new account, but he is simply not able to cut it.我们本以为他能搞定这个新客户，但他根本胜任不了。able to do somethingto have the strength or skill to do something. (Able to can be replaced with can.)有体力或能力做某事。（able to 可替换为 can。）Are you able to carry those bags by yourself?你自己能拎动这些袋子吗？able to do something blindfoldedand able to do something standing on one’s headFig. able to do something very easily, possibly without even looking. (Able to can be replaced with can.)【喻】轻而易举就能做某事，甚至不用看都能做到。（able to 可替换为 can。）Bill boasted that he could pass his driver’s test blindfolded.比尔吹牛说他考驾照闭着眼睛都能过。able to do something standing on one’s headGo to previous.见上一条。able to do something with one’s eyes closedFig. able to do something very easily, even without having to think about it or look at it. (Always affirmative. Able to can be replaced with can.)【喻】做某事极为轻松，甚至不用想、不用看就能完成。（ always 用于肯定句。able to 可替换为 can。）It’s easy. I can do it with my eyes closed.这很简单，我闭着眼都能做。able to fog a mirrorFig. Inf. alive, even if just barely. (Usually jocular. Alludes to the use of a small mirror placed under the nose to tell if a person is breathing or not. (Able to can be replaced with can.))【喻】【口】还活着，哪怕只是勉强活着。（常为戏谑说法。源自用小镜子放在鼻下检测是否还有呼吸。able to 可替换为 can。）Look, I don’t need an athlete to do this job! Anybody able to fog a mirror will do fine!听着，做这活儿我不需要什么运动健将！只要是个喘气的就行！able to make an eventable to attend an event. (Able to can be replaced with can.)能够出席某项活动。（able to 可替换为 can。）I don’t think I’ll be able to make your party, but thanks for asking me.我恐怕去不了你的派对了，不过还是谢谢你邀请我。