It is a basic ability for humans to tell more from less.

辨别数量多少是人类的一种基本能力。

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Basic ability in read and written English.

具备基本英语读写能力。

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Reading is a basic ability in learning English.

阅读是英语学习中的一个基本的技能。

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"The lack of access is also affecting the ability of the Afghan population to obtain the necessary medical assistance and basic services, which they need,and which they are increasingly not getting,"

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