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Unable

ˌənˈeɪbəl
Rất Phổ Biến
~ 1500
~ 1500
Chỉ số tần suất và quan trọng của từ cho biết tần suất xuất hiện của một từ trong một ngôn ngữ nhất định. Số càng nhỏ, tần suất sử dụng từ càng cao. Những từ được sử dụng thường xuyên nhất thường nằm trong khoảng từ 1 đến 4000. Chỉ số tầm quan trọng này giúp bạn tập trung vào những từ hữu ích nhất trong quá trình học ngôn ngữ.

Unable -

Not having the ability or skill to do something

Ví dụ: She was unable to attend the meeting due to a prior commitment.
Sử dụng: formalBối cảnh: professional settings, academic writing
Ghi chú: Often used in formal contexts to indicate a lack of capability or capacity to perform a specific action.

Lacking the necessary means or resources to accomplish a task

Ví dụ: The team was unable to complete the project on time without additional funding.
Sử dụng: formalBối cảnh: business, project management
Ghi chú: This usage implies a limitation or constraint due to a lack of resources or support.

Being prohibited or not allowed to do something

Ví dụ: I am unable to disclose that information without proper authorization.
Sử dụng: formalBối cảnh: legal, confidential matters
Ghi chú: Commonly used in situations where revealing information or taking action is restricted by rules or regulations.

Incapable of functioning properly or as intended

Ví dụ: The printer is unable to connect to the network at the moment.
Sử dụng: formalBối cảnh: technical support, troubleshooting
Ghi chú: Used in technical contexts to indicate a malfunction or failure to operate correctly.

Từ đồng nghĩa của Unable

incapable

Incapable means lacking the necessary ability, qualification, or strength to do something.
Ví dụ: She felt incapable of completing the task on her own.
Ghi chú: While 'unable' focuses on the lack of ability to do something, 'incapable' emphasizes the inherent lack of ability or qualification.

incompetent

Incompetent refers to a lack of skill or ability to perform a task effectively.
Ví dụ: The new employee was deemed incompetent in handling customer complaints.
Ghi chú: Unlike 'unable,' which generally refers to a lack of capability in a specific instance, 'incompetent' suggests a broader lack of skill or ability in a particular area.

powerless

Powerless means lacking the ability, strength, or authority to do something.
Ví dụ: The citizens felt powerless to influence government decisions.
Ghi chú: While 'unable' focuses on the inability to perform a specific action, 'powerless' emphasizes a lack of authority or influence to effect change.

Cách diễn đạt và cụm từ thông dụng của Unable

out of luck

This phrase means that someone is in a situation where they have no chance of success or good fortune.
Ví dụ: I tried calling for help, but I was out of luck as my phone battery died.
Ghi chú: It implies a sense of fate or chance rather than just being unable to do something.

hit a brick wall

When someone 'hits a brick wall,' it means they have reached a point where they are unable to make any further progress.
Ví dụ: I've been trying to solve this math problem all day, but I've hit a brick wall.
Ghi chú: It conveys a sense of sudden and complete blockage, emphasizing a frustrating obstacle.

at a loss

Being 'at a loss' means being unable to understand or solve a problem or situation.
Ví dụ: I'm at a loss as to how to fix this broken computer.
Ghi chú: It suggests a feeling of confusion or helplessness in addition to the inability to act.

dead end

A 'dead end' refers to a point where progress is halted, and there are no more options or solutions available.
Ví dụ: After hours of searching, we reached a dead end in our investigation.
Ghi chú: It often implies that the situation has reached a complete standstill, with no way forward.

up against a wall

When someone is 'up against a wall,' they are in a difficult situation or facing a significant challenge, leaving them unable to proceed easily.
Ví dụ: I feel like I'm up against a wall with this project deadline looming.
Ghi chú: It conveys a sense of being under pressure or in a tight spot, emphasizing constraints.

stuck between a rock and a hard place

Being 'stuck between a rock and a hard place' means being in a situation where both options are equally undesirable or unfavorable.
Ví dụ: I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place - if I leave now, I'll miss the meeting, but if I stay, I'll miss my flight.
Ghi chú: It highlights the dilemma of having no good choices, emphasizing being trapped or cornered.

at the end of one's rope

When someone is 'at the end of their rope,' they are at the limit of their patience, resources, or ability to cope with a situation.
Ví dụ: I've been trying to fix this leak for hours, but I'm at the end of my rope.
Ghi chú: It suggests reaching a breaking point or exhaustion, emphasizing emotional strain or desperation.

Các cách diễn đạt hàng ngày (lóng) của Unable

up the creek without a paddle

This slang means being in a difficult situation without any way to solve it easily.
Ví dụ: I forgot my keys at home, so I'm up the creek without a paddle.
Ghi chú: It emphasizes being in a challenging predicament with no clear solution, compared to simply being unable to do something.

up a creek

Similar to 'up the creek without a paddle,' it means being in a challenging situation without a solution.
Ví dụ: Without my car keys, I'm up a creek and can't drive anywhere.
Ghi chú: It is a shortened version of the longer phrase.

in a bind

This term indicates being in a difficult situation or dilemma.
Ví dụ: I'm in a bind because I double-booked meetings for tomorrow.
Ghi chú: It suggests a sense of urgency or tight spot, like being in a tight knot or bind.

cornered

Feeling trapped or pressured in a situation with no easy way out.
Ví dụ: She felt cornered when asked about her whereabouts last night.
Ghi chú: It conveys a sense of being trapped or enclosed, similar to being unable to escape from a corner.

Unable - Ví dụ

Unable to attend the meeting, he sent his apologies.
She was unable to solve the math problem.
Due to his injury, he was unable to play in the football match.

Ngữ pháp của Unable

Unable - Tính từ (Adjective) / Tính từ (Adjective)
Từ gốc: unable
Chia động từ
Tính từ (Adjective): unable
Âm tiết, Phân cách và Trọng âm
unable chứa 2 âm tiết: un • able
Phiên âm ngữ âm: ˌən-ˈā-bəl
un able , ˌən ˈā bəl (Âm tiết màu đỏ là trọng âm)

Unable - Tầm quan trọng và tần suất sử dụng

Chỉ số tần suất và quan trọng của từ cho biết tần suất xuất hiện của một từ trong một ngôn ngữ nhất định. Số càng nhỏ, tần suất sử dụng từ càng cao. Những từ được sử dụng thường xuyên nhất thường nằm trong khoảng từ 1 đến 4000.
unable: ~ 1500 (Rất Phổ Biến).
Chỉ số tầm quan trọng này giúp bạn tập trung vào những từ hữu ích nhất trong quá trình học ngôn ngữ.
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