The whole building was soon ablaze.

He was able to get the cause behind the effect.

他能够透过这一结果发现其因由.

I haven't been able to orient my ideas to the new conditions.

我还未能使自己的观点适应新情况.

An interval of a year elapsed before we were able to return.

隔了一年我们才得以返回.

Ordinary people would then be able to use them to obtain valuable information.

那时平常的人便能运用它们去获取宝贵的信息.

At the last moment, the player was able to hit the ball in and so ensure his team's victory.

关键时刻, 那个球员踢进一球,从而确保该队的胜利.

Difficulties help to forge people into able folk.

困难有助于把人们锻炼成能干的人.

At the meeting Smith made some objection to my plan which I was able to shoot down in flames with no trouble.

在那次会议上,史密斯对我的计划颇有微词,对此我毫不费事地进行了严厉谴责.

A politician must be able to communicate.

政治家必须善于表达自己的观点.

The chairman was able to steer the committee towards a decision.

主席能引导委员会作出决定.

They were not able to prove these suspicions.

这些怀疑他们无法证实.

The boy stumbled on the stairs but was able to keep his feet.

这男孩在楼梯上绊了一下,但没有跌倒.

By playing upon the old lady's fears, the criminals were able to persuade her to give them her money.

罪犯们利用老太太恐惧的心理, 终于使她把钱交了出来.

They are able to master the situation.

他们能够控制局势.

The materials used have to be able to withstand high temperatures.

所使用的材料必须能够耐高温。

Jack Belden had worked his way out as able-seaman and then jumped ship in Hong Kong.

而当年杰克·贝尔登出国的时候,却是当海员,一路做工,到了香港才离船上岸.

With all the variety and adventure, Able Seaman Green said she enjoyed her work.

面对变化和冒险, 二等兵格林说她非常喜欢她的工作.

He is an able seaman.

他是个熟练的水手.

Taking him all around , he is profusely , but not excessively coated , thickset, muscular and able-bodied.

非常迷人,被毛丰厚 、 浓密, 但不过分, 肌肉发达,身躯强壮.

Average Number of Able bodied and Semi able bodied Laborers per Household ( person )

平均每户整半劳力 ( 人 )

The abler speakers were to play to the gallery , and take a sentimental and sensational line.

较能干的发言人就不得不对旁听席表演一番, 而采取感情用事和煽动人心的做法.