能用

can use

→ 能
phrase Common #2,939
can use Depending on context, it can also mean that something works or is usable.
CH: 这个软件在我的电脑上能用。
EN: This software works on my computer.

"还是能用绳子绑住它的舌头"

You can still tie its tongue down with a rope.

— 利维坦 (2014)

电话好像能用了!

Looks like the phone is working again!

— 趣味游戏 (1997)

能用

It works.

— 流浪地球 (2019)

你认为这家伙能用钱摆平吗?

Do you think this guy can buy his way out of it?

— 虎胆龙威 (1988)

能用了?

Does it work now?

— 追击者 (2008)

“你能用多少?”

How much can you use?

我能用你的电话吗?

May I use your phone?

当然,前提是我活得够久,能用上这招。

Sure, assuming I live long enough to use this trick.

好像能用了!

Looks like it works now!

— 趣味游戏 (1997)

哈尔不在就没有火能用

Without Hal, there’s no fire to use.

— 哈尔的移动城堡 (2004)

斯特帕尼茨我能用你的枪吗

Stepanitz, can I use your gun?

— 利维坦 (2014)

他的助手问,“几乎能用一辈子,而且可以洗。”

His assistant asked, “It can last almost a lifetime, and it’s washable.”

能用很久,尤其是你一直在海湾里活动。

It can last a long time, especially if you stay in the bay.

如果你保养好一辆车它能用一百年你生活中非常诚实但是你获得了什么呢

If you take good care of a car, it can last a hundred years. You’re very honest in life, but what have you gained?

— 莫斯科不相信眼泪 (1980)

这炮艇能用吗

Can this gunboat be used?

— 风之谷 (1984)

卡特里娜见到鱼时,未必能用鱼钩把它钩上来,但我提问时,她的回答绝对没错。

When Katrina sees a fish, she may not be able to catch it with a hook, but when I ask her a question, her answer is always right.

警察能用这种枪吗?

Can the police use this kind of gun?

— 怒火青春 (1995)

我能用个人支票吗?

Can I pay with a personal check?

— 猫鼠游戏 (2002)

我能用法语加一句句子吗?

Can I add a sentence in French?

这个能用吗?

Can this be used?

— 绝境盟约 (2023)