能
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Definitions
- 1. can
- 2. to be able to
- 3. might possibly
- 4. ability
- 5. (physics) energy
Example Sentences
1 shown希望你 能 來這場party。
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Words Containing 能
have to
artificial intelligence (AI)
as far as possible
omnipotent
as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability
function
can only
might (happen)
multifunctional
solar energy
function; performance; behavior
talent
technical ability
intelligent
nuclear energy
positive energy
potential
incompetence
impotent (idiom)
to save energy
what's frequently heard can be repeated in detail (idiom)
function
capable person
capability
whether or not
to be capable of
capable
energy
ability
energy consumption
energy
omnipotent
to show off one's ability
rare and precious
physical capability
heptathlon
triathlon
without rules, nothing can be done (idiom, from Mencius); one must follow some rules
impossible
cannot
irresistible
unable to control oneself
China Atomic Energy Agency (CAEA)
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC)
pentathlon
Knowledge is not innate to man, how can we overcome doubt?
to appoint the virtuous and use the able (idiom); appointment on the basis of ability and integrity
incapable
retarded child
competence
Canon (Japanese company)
if this can be done
metalinguistic ability
light energy (e.g. solar)
photosynthesis
internal energy
omniscient and omnipotent
see 八仙過海，各顯神通|八仙过海，各显神通[bā xiān guò hǎi , gè xiǎn shén tōng]
renewable energy source
Ritalin (brand name)
(slang) Something awesome is about to happen! (originally, in a Japanese space battleship anime, it meant \Danger! High energy up ahead!\ — a warning to either prepare for battle or take evasive action)
functional group (chemistry)
functionality
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
functional module
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
functional group
menu (software)
function word
function library
erectile dysfunction (ED)
kinetic energy
car with a new type of propulsion system (hybrid, hydrogen-powered etc)
competency
ability to work
potential energy
chemical energy
decathlon
atomic energy
atomic power station
possibility; probability
each does his utmost (idiom)
to be good at
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
geothermal energy
governing capacity
multifunction meter (e.g. for gas and electricity supply)
A leader can submit or can stand tall as required.
General Scholastic Ability Test (college entrance exam in Taiwan)
almighty
solar panel
solar cell
special ability
extraordinary hero with special abilities
jealous of the able, envious of the clever (idiom)
to envy the virtuous and talented (idiom)
to constrain and limit successful, capable people
fig. nowadays, women have an equal part to play in society
function
functional group (chemistry)
functional group (chemistry)
to be definitely able (to do sth)
not corrupted by wealth and honors
to respect talent and make use of ability (Mencius)
peak power output (of an electrical device etc)
avid
phanaeng (also spelled \panang\) (type of Thai curry) (loanword)
mediocre and incompetent
little virtue and meager abilities (idiom); I'm a humble person and not much use at anything (Song writer Ouyang Xiu 歐陽修|欧阳修[ōu yáng xiū])
how can?
see 恨不得[hèn bu de]
Zhu Bajie 豬八戒|猪八戒[zhū bā jiè] or Zhu Wuneng, Pigsy or Pig (in Journey to the West)
unable to help however much one would like to (idiom); Although we sympathize, there is no way to help you.
Huineng (638-713), the Sixth Patriarch of Chan Buddhism
to follow one's nose
according to one's capabilities
talent
drug-resistance (of a pathogen)
to cede to the virtuous and yield to the talented (idiom)
potency
efficacy
can then (and only then)
donor level (semiconductor)
Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute
smart card
smartphone
intelligent design (religion)
intellectual disability
dark energy (astronomy)
high performance
agraphia
possible
able
lit. with money, you can get a devil to turn a millstone (idiom)
cannot
unable to break the custom (idiom)
lit. the soft can subdue the hard
nuclear power
extremely possible
mechanical energy
function
power
want to stop but can't (idiom)
Euratom
hydrogen energy (energy derived from using hydrogen as a fuel)
hydroelectric power
hydroelectric power
lit. water may keep the boat afloat but may also sink it (proverb)
nothing is impossible
mobility
rheology
tidal power
nobody can compete with
omnipotent
with familiarity you learn the trick (idiom); practice makes perfect
heat energy
supernatural power
bio-energy
biomass
manufacturing ability
fertility
production capacity
hyperthyroidism
different function
to recognize one's mistakes and be able to reform oneself (idiom)
social accomplishment
neurosis
a learned person need not leave his home to know what's going on in the world (idiom)
(idiom) always at loggerheads; never able to agree with sb; unable to get on with sb
management function
compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)
able and efficient
neurosis
unable to get along (idiom)
total energy
US Department of Energy (DOE)
to consume energy
concentrating solar power (CSP)
ready to take any job, high or low
particular abilities
can bow and submit, or can stand tall (idiom, from Book of Changes); ready to give and take
initiative
to be literate and numerate (idiom)
can bow and submit, or can stand tall (idiom, from Book of Changes); ready to give and take
to be either weak or strong both have their purpose (idiom)
able to do sth
expert
energy efficiency
can sing and dance (idiom); fig. a person of many talents
energy crisis
energy shortage
energy level
it's the most capable people who do the most work (idiom) (intended as consolation for the overworked, or flattery when making a request etc)
visibility
glib of tongue (idiom)
highly literate
can talk really well (idiom); the gift of the gab
energy metabolism
conservation of energy (physics)