Could no longer意思

"Could no longer" is a phrase in English that means "was no longer able to" or "no longer could." It is used to indicate that something was possible or able to happen before, but is no longer the case. The phrase often implies a change in circumstances or abilities that prevents the action from being possible.

For example:

• "I could no longer run as fast as I used to after I injured my leg."
• "The company could no longer afford to pay its employees after the financial crisis."
• "The old couple could no longer live on their own and had to move into a nursing home."

In each of these examples, the phrase "could no longer" suggests that there was a previous ability or situation that is no longer feasible or possible due to some change or event.