用作定语
▲~+n.
He's a capable doctor.他是一个有才干的医生。
▲n.+~
He is a manager capable of leadership.他是个富有领导才能的经理。
The politician made a statement capable of misunderstanding.那个政治家发表了一个容易引起误解的演说。
用作表语
▲S+be+~
She's very capable but not very friendly.她很有才干,但很不友善。
▲S+be+~+prep.-phrase
Jim is capable at sports.吉姆擅长运动。
John is capable in music.约翰擅长音乐。
He is most capable of intense concentration.他非常擅长集中注意力。
That is capable of being misunderstood.那很容易引起误解。
That fellow is capable of doing anything.那家伙什么坏事都做得出来。
用作宾语补足语
▲S+V+O+~
He has proved himself capable as administrator.他表现出管理才能。