/'wɜ:kəbl; `wɝkəbl/
adj
1 that will work2(3); practicable or feasible 行得通的; 切合实际的; 可行的
*a workable compromise, plan, scheme 行得通的折衷办法、计画、方案.
2 that can be or is worth working (work2 5) 值得经营的
*The silver mine is no longer workable, eg because it is flooded or because the ore is exhausted. 这个银矿不值得开采了（如因积水或矿石储量将尽）.

adj
a workable system, plan etc will be practical and effective
　a workable solution to the problem
　a workable timetable
a substance that is workable can be shaped with your hands
　workable clay for making pots