unable

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ If you are unable to do something, it is impossible for you to do it, for example because you do not have the necessary skill or knowledge, or because you do not have enough time or money. 不能做到的[v-link ADJ to-inf]
The military may feel unable to hand over power to a civilian president next year. 军方可能觉得无法在明年把政权移交给一位民选总统。

We were unable to get funding and therefore had to abandon the project .
She's been unable to play since January because of a torn calf muscle .
It's a tragedy that so many young people are unable to find jobs .
We regret that at the present time we are unable to supply the goods you ordered .
Experts seem unable to agree whether the drug is safe or not.