In the case of language, however, it is only the ability to talk and understand that we inherit genetically; the particular language or languages that we speak are passed on to us not by genetic transmission but by cultural transmission.
In other words, he is the most able young man I know.
言い換えれば、彼は私の知っている中でも最も有能な若者だ。
It's the answer that led those who've been told for so long, by so many, to be cynical and fearful and doubtful about what we can achieve, to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.
The cost of living has risen so quickly that it is almost impossible for us to make both ends meet.
生活費が急に上がったので私たちの収入でやりくりするのはほとんど不可能だ。
He is a potential leader.
彼は将来指導者になる可能性がある。
He always shows off his abilities.
彼はいつも自分の才能をひけらかす。
The invention of the telephone made it possible to communicate with people far away.
電話の発明が遠くの人と伝達し合うのを可能にした。
Don't be discouraged just because you're not all that talented.
あまり才能がないからといってがっかりしてはいけない。
Her ability took her to the top.
彼女は有能だったので第一人者になった。
There's a chance that tap water may contain harmful substances like chlorine and lead.
水道水には塩素、鉛などの有害物質が含まれている可能性がある。
Steam boilers may explode.
蒸気ボイラーは爆発する可能性がある。
I think it possible for man to live on the moon.
私は人間が月で生活することは可能だと思う。
It is impossible for me to get there before noon.
私が正午前にそこへ着くことは不可能です。
Janet was seeking for fame in the world of show business.
ジャネットは芸能界での名声を求めていた。
He is endowed with unusual ability in mathematics.
彼は非凡な数学的才能に恵まれている。
Modern science has turned many impossibilities into possibilities.
現代科学は多くの不可能を可能に変えた。
It's possible that Tom lied to you.
トムがあなたに嘘をついたという可能性はある。
I had to part with my competent secretary.
私は有能な秘書を手放さなくてはならなかった。
His ability in mathematics is outstanding.
彼の数学の才能はずば抜けている。
The report exaggerated the capacity of the hall.
その報告ではホールの収容能力が誇張されていた。
"A fish out of water" is a metaphor for being unable to use your talents due to a change of environment.
「陸に上がった河童」とは環境が変わったために能力を発揮できずにいることのたとえです。
Sustainable development is the concept of the current generation utilizing the environment and meet human demands while not harming the ability of future generations to satisfy their own demands and interests.