ability
/əˈbɪlətɪ; ə`bɪlətɪ/ n
1 [U] capacity or power to do sth physical or mental 做体力, 脑力或机械工作的能力或力量
a machine with the ability to cope with large loads 能处理大负荷量的机器
He has the ability to do the work. 他有做这项工作的能力.
2
(a) [U] cleverness; intelligence 智慧; 才智
a woman of great ability 很有才能的女子.
(b) [U, C] talent 天资; 天分
have a great musical ability 很有音乐天才
We found him work more suited to his abilities. 我们给他找到了更适合他的能力的工作.
3 (idm 习语) to the best of one's ability => best3.