The damage they do is affected far less by their strength than by where they hit land, and by how able a society is to withstand the winds and rain.
呃~确实有点难翻译。 我尝试意译一下： （在影响受灾程度的因素中，）风暴袭击的地点、以及社会对暴风骤雨的承受能力，远比风暴的强度对受灾程度影响大。
They want to be somebody, want to be able to go home a big, badass Marine.
他们希望能成为大人物，以能呼风唤雨的海军陆战队军官的身份返乡。
My eyes were becoming accustomed to the gloom and I was able to make out a door at one side of the room.
我的双眼逐渐适应了这种昏暗，能够看到那个房间的一侧有一扇门。
You have to be able to describe things in a form that the end user can understand.
你必须能以最终用户能够理解的方式描述产品。
He has this ability of being able to remain as motionless as a statue, for hours on end.
他有能像雕塑一样连续数小时保持静止的能力。
To his surprise he didn't feel too weak. Light-headed certainly, and with a sense of unreality, but able to walk.
令他惊讶的是，他并没有感觉太虚弱，虽然头晕，并有些不真实感，但能走路。
One is also able to see how specific acts are related to a temporal and spatial context.
人们也能看到具体的行为如何与时间和空间背景相关联。
Even in a worst-case situation the United States would have been able to retaliate.
即使最坏的情形发生，美国也能反击。
As a result of their compatibility, Haig and Fraser were able to bring about wide-ranging reforms.
由于意趣相投，黑格和弗雷泽能带来广泛的改革。
Soon the wearer of a virtual reality headset will be able to be "present" at sporting or theatrical events staged thousands of miles away.
要不了多久，头戴虚拟现实视图器的人将能够“现场观看”几千英里之外举行的体育赛事或剧场演出。
He hopes to be able to announce a date for inter-party talks.
他希望能宣布一个党派间会谈的日期。
Shipley's forte is being able to do a lot of things at the same time with ease.
希普利的强项是他能同时轻松地做很多件事。
Despite her handicap, Jane is able to hold down a full-time job.
简尽管有生理缺陷，却能够保住一份全职工作。
Why don't you hire a car? Then you'll be able to visit more of the area.
你怎么不租辆汽车？那样的话，你可以多参观些地方。
The firm will be able to pay off its debts and still turn a modest profit.
该公司将能够还清其债务，而且还会稍有赢利。
Remember that when the carrier arrives, you must be able to pay the charges with cash or a certified cheque.
记住，当运输车辆到达时，你必须能够用现金或保付支票支付费用。
She would be able to stretch out her cramped limbs and rest for a few hours.
她将可以伸开蜷缩的四肢，休息几个小时。
We were only able to make a rough estimate of how much fuel would be required.
我们只能对所需燃料的量作一个粗略估计。
In his speech he was only able to touch on a few aspects of the problem.
他在演讲中只能涉及这个问题的几个方面。
There is a real danger that some people will no longer be able to afford insurance.
一个真正的风险是有些人将再也负担不起保险费。
I had at last found a sport where I could compete on equal terms with able-bodied people.
我终于找到一种体育运动，能和身体健全的人公平竞赛
With the help of a ladder, neighbours were able to rescue the children from the blaze.
邻居们借助一把梯子把孩子们从大火中救了出来。
It is important for a manager to be able to get the support of his peer group.
对于经理而言，得到同级同事的支持很重要。
I owe a debt of thanks to Joyce Thompson, whose careful and able research was of great help.
我欠乔伊斯·汤普森一份感谢之情，他谨慎杰出的研究是极大的帮助。
She was a high-maintenance girl who needed lots of attention that I wasn't able to give her.
她是一个需要很多关注、保养成本很高的女孩，我给不起她。
Statistics show that far more people are able to ride a bicycle than can drive a car.
统计资料表明，会骑自行车的人比会开汽车的人多得多。
He had taken a flight to Paris on the off-chance that he might be able to meet Francesca.
他搭飞机去了巴黎，怀着遇到弗朗西丝卡的渺茫希望。
Apparently, it also contributes to the development of a brain that's flexible, a brain that's quickly able to get a handle on unfamiliar situations.
显然，它还有助于大脑的发展，使大脑变得灵活，能迅速处理陌生情况。
Even chimp mothers regularly decline to share food with their children, who are able from a young age to gather their own food.
连母猩猩也经常拒绝和孩子们分享食物，因此孩子们从小就能自己觅食。
Even chimp mothers regularly decline to share food with their children, who are able from a young age to gather their own food.
连母猩猩也经常拒绝和孩子们分享食物，因此孩子们从小就能自己觅食。
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