Dictionary entry
learning ability
/ˈləːniŋ əˈbiliti/
noun
通过经验、学习或被教授而获得知识和技能的能力
the ability to acquire knowledge and skills through experience, study, or being taught
学习能力；迷津学习能力
In use
Her learning ability improved significantly after she started using new study techniques.
The school's program is designed to enhance students' learning ability in mathematics.
Some people believe that learning ability is largely determined by genetics.
have + (adj) + learning ability
She has a strong learning ability.
她学习能力强。
improve/develop one's learning ability
Reading regularly helps improve your learning ability.
定期阅读有助于提高学习能力。
learning ability in + (domain)
His learning ability in mathematics is remarkable.
他在数学方面的学习能力很突出。
Common mistakes
His study ability is very strong.His learning ability is very strong.
英语中表示‘学习能力’应使用‘learning ability’，而非‘study ability’，因为‘study’指学习的行为，而‘learn’指获取知识的能力。受中文‘学习’一词的双重含义影响，学习者常误用‘study’。
He has the ability of learning quickly.He has the ability to learn quickly.
英语中表达‘做某事的能力’时，通常用‘ability + 不定式’，而非‘ability of + 动名词’。中文结构‘...的能力’直接翻译易导致此错误。
Connections
Confusing words
- learning capability
- 学习能力 · 强调实现具体任务的潜在能力，而非泛指的学习本领
- learning capacity
- 学习容量 · 强调可吸收知识量的上限，而非学习效率
Learner notes
Grammar Note
指个体获取知识和技能的能力。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.