英语单词

capability是什么意思

capability

英 [keɪpə'bɪlɪtɪ] 美 [ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti]
  • n. 才能,能力;性能,容量

助记提示


1、cap- + -ability.
2、含义:able to grasp or hold, able to hold much.

英文词源


capability (n.)
1580s, from capable + -ity. Capabilities "undeveloped faculty or property" is attested from 1778.

双语例句


1. The country needs a defence capability as insurance against the unexpected.
国家需要有一定的防御能力,以应对不可预知的情况。

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2. The European states retained a latent capability to menace Britain's own security.
欧洲国家仍具有威胁英国自身安全的潜在能力。

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3. No one ever questioned her capability.
从来没有人质疑她的能力。

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4. She has the capability to become a very fine actress.
她有潜力成为杰出演员.

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5. Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability.
组织整个部门是他能力以外的事.

来自《简明英汉词典》

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