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These machines are destroying our ability of thinking.
These machines are destroying our ability to think.
ability to do sth (NOT of doing): 'Nobody doubts his ability to get the
job done.' 'We need someone with the ability to work under pressure.'
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2 I want to improve my ability of reading.
I want to improve my reading ability.
reading l writing l teaching l acting ability: 'Her acting ability was
recognized at a very early age.'
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3 I want to improve my ability of English.
I want to improve my ability in English.
ability in a language or subject: 'Sarah has demonstrated considerable
ability in both maths and chemistry.'
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able 1 x One man is able to destroy the whole world.
One man is capable of destroying the whole world.
If someone is able to do something, they can do it and it is not unusual
or surprising if they do it: 'The doctor said that after a few days I'd be
able to get out of bed.' 'Will you be able to play on Saturday?'
If someone is capable of (doing) something, they do not usually do it.
but it is possible for them to do it if they want to: 'I'm sure he's quite
capable of getting here on time, but he can't be bothered.' 'The power
station is capable of generating enough electricity for the whole region.'

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X There are so many places to visit in London that I'm not able to
decide where to go.
There are so many places to visit in London that I can't
decide where to go.
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8 We weren't able to stop laughing.
We couldn't stop laughing.
With verbs of perception (e.g. see, hear, smell) and verbs of the mind
(e.g. understand, decide, remember), we usually use can, can't, etc: 'I
can't hear you. Could you speak a bit louder, please?' 'I think I can smell
something burning.' 'Having met her new boss, I can see why she
doesn't like him.' Note also the phrase can't l couldn't stop ' '

something: 'The book was so fascinating that I couldn't stop
;reading it
See also COULD 1
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% In some countries you are not able to drink until you are 21
In some countries you can't drink until you.are 21.
For actions that are controlled by laws or rules, use can, can't, etc, or be
(not) allowed to: 'Now that they are both sixteen, they can get married.'
'The goalkeeper can touch the ball, but nobody else can.'
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4 X Technology has made them able to grow their own food.
Technology has enabled them to grow their own food.
enable = make someone able to do something: 'This scheme is
designed to enable young people to find work.'
Note also the phrase can't/couldn't stop doing something: 'The book was
so fascinating that I couldn't stop reading it.' See also COULD 1