Definition (能力)
- Plural
The technical skill and ability, especially in playing a musical instrument or in acting.
指吹奏樂器（如薩克斯風）時的嘴部技巧；亦指演奏樂器的能力。
These musicians demonstrated their jazz chops and modern sensibilities.
這些音樂家展示了他們的爵士樂技巧和現代感。
His role in the movie showed his actor's chops.
他在電影中的角色展現了他的演員功底。
Her superb songwriting chops are displayed in this album.
她出色的寫歌技巧在這張專輯中展現無遺。
- Plural
The ability, skill, or experience needed to do something well.
實力，技藝
She just doesn't have the chops for this demanding role.
她根本沒有勝任這個高要求角色的能力。
Children as young as two already have the mental chops to understand politeness.
兩歲大的孩子已經具備理解禮貌的心理能力。
If anyone has the chops to get the department back on track, it's definitely Donaldson.
如果有人有本事讓部門重回正軌，那肯定是唐納森。