1590s, from Middle French incapable and directly from Medieval Latin incapabilis, from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + capabilis (see capable). Related: Incapably; incapability.
权威例句
1. He lost his job for allegedly being incapable.
据说他由于软弱无能而丢掉了工作。
2. He was a man incapable of violence.
他不是个会施暴的人。
3. She was a very honest person who was incapable of dissembling.
她是一个非常诚实的人,不会伪装。
4. The children seem to be totally incapable of working by themselves.
孩子们好像完全不能独自做事。
5. He would be incapable of committing such a cruel deed.