/əˈbɪləti ||; əˈbɪlətɪ/noun [C,U] (plural abilities)(an) ability to do sth the mental or physical power or skill that makes it possible to do sth （心智或身体的）能力；技巧: an ability to make decisions 决策能力A person of his ability will have no difficulty getting a job. 以他的能力，找个工作决非难事。