unable
英[ʌn'eɪb(ə)l]
美[ʌn'ebl]
- adj. 不会的，不能的；[劳经] 无能力的；不能胜任的
英英释意
- 1. (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how;
- "unable to get to town without a car"
- "unable to obtain funds"
- 2. (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability;
- "dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately"
- "the sun was unable to melt enough snow"
- 3. lacking in power or forcefulness;
- "an ineffectual ruler"
- "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"