Marvo Dict en → vi · Tiếng Việt

unable

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Không thể (làm gì)

BrE /ʌnˈeɪbəl/ AmE /ʌnˈeɪbəl/

adjective en → vi

1 NOT ABLE TO DO SOMETHING [T + be + unable] A2

Không thể (làm gì)

not able to do something because of a lack of ability, strength, or opportunity

  • be unable to do sth

Collocations unable to speak · unable to move

  • She was unable to attend the meeting.

    Cô ấy không thể tham dự cuộc họp.

2 NOT ALLOWED TO DO SOMETHING [T + be + unable] B1

Không được phép (làm gì)

not allowed or permitted to do something because of rules, laws, etc.

  • be unable to do sth

Collocations unable to enter the building · unable to vote

  • They are unable to leave the country.

    Họ không được phép rời khỏi nước này.