capability
英[keɪpə'bɪlɪtɪ]
美[ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti]
词态变化
复数: capabilities;
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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. No one ever questioned her capability.
- 从来没有人质疑她的能力。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. She has the capability to become a very fine actress.
- 她有潜力成为杰出演员.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 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》