Ability
It is a great ability to be able to conceal one's abilities.
能隐藏自己的能力是很强的能力。
注:人们不喜欢锋芒太外露的人,所以要学会适当隐藏自己的能力。
活学活用:I must learn to conceal my ability.
我一定要学会隐藏自己的能力。(这么说好象自己有多少能力似的)
The university brings out all abilities including incapability.
大学激发出了你的所有能力,也包括无能。
注:很多人在大学虽然学了一些东西,但适应社会的能力很差。
Sal: How did the job interview go?
Hal: The interviewer told me that they had an opening for a person of my ability.
Sal: Well, that’s good.
Hal: Not really. She was referring to the exit door.
Sal:工作面试怎么样?
Hal:主考官告诉我他们为我这样能力的人打开了大门。
Sal:真棒!
Hal:不是你想得那样,她指着出口。