
好词典

源自拉丁语 'capacitas'(容纳能力),通过古法语 'capacité' 进入英语,词根 'capax' 意为'能容纳的'。
❶ 指某人或某物能够容纳、处理或完成某事的能力或数量,常用于描述物理空间或抽象能力。
“The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.”
(这个体育场可容纳五万名观众。)
“She has a remarkable capacity for learning languages.”
(她学习语言的能力非常出色。)
❶ 指某人担任的正式职位或角色,强调其职责范围或身份。
“He attended the meeting in his capacity as CEO.”
(他以首席执行官的身份参加了会议。)
“She served in various capacities within the organization.”
(她在组织中担任过多种职务。)
in the capacity of — 以某种特定身份或角色,用于说明某人执行任务时的正式职位。
“She signed the document in the capacity of company director.”
(她以公司董事的身份签署了文件。)
at full capacity — 以最大能力或效率运转,常用于描述机器、设备或机构的运行状态。
“The hospital is working at full capacity due to the flu outbreak.”
(由于流感爆发,医院正在满负荷运转。)