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incapable

🇬🇧 UK/ɪn'keɪpəb(ə)l/🇺🇸 US/in'keipәbl/
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Definitions

adj.

Lacking the ability, skill, or qualities needed to do something.

无能力的;不能胜任的

n.

A person who is mentally or physically unable to manage their own affairs.

无能力者;无行为能力的人

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
captake, seize, hold
+
ablecapable of, worthy of
=incapable

Common Collocations

  • 1.incapable of无能力做...

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Without proper training, workers felt incapable of performing their specialized duties.

  • 2.

    The government seemed incapable of addressing the growing housing crisis effectively.

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