-ible

短语

suf. [用于构成以-ire或-ere结尾的拉丁语动词派生的形容词]表示可...的, 能...地

发音

其它 /ɪbəl/

别名

-able

释义与例句

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  1. 1.

    An adjective suffix, now usually in a passive sense; forms adjectives meaning "able to be", "relevant or suitable to, in accordance with", or expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense.

  2. 1.

    An instrumental suffix; forms nouns representing:

    a tool or instrument

    crucible, mandible, thurible

  3. 2.

    An instrumental suffix; forms nouns representing:

    a place or location

词源

From Middle English -ible, from Old French -ible, from Latin -ibilis.

来源：wiktionary