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capacity

UK //kəˈpæs.ə.ti//US //kəˈpæs.ə.t̬i//

词源

源自拉丁语 'capacitas'(容纳能力),通过古法语 'capacité' 进入英语,词根 'capere' 意为「拿取、容纳」。

noun

❶ 指某物能容纳或承载的最大数量或体积,如容器的容量或场所的容纳人数。

“The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.”

(这个体育场能容纳五万名观众。)

“This bottle's capacity is one liter.”

(这个瓶子的容量是一升。)

❶ 指个人或组织执行特定任务的能力或资格,常用于正式场合。

“She served in an advisory capacity at the meeting.”

(她以顾问身份参加了会议。)

“He has the capacity to handle complex projects.”

(他有能力处理复杂项目。)

同义词:capability, volume, competence, ability, aptitude

常见短语

at full capacity — 表示以最大负载或效率运行的状态,常用于描述设备或场所的使用情况。

“The factory is running at full capacity to meet the demand.”

(工厂正全力生产以满足需求。)

in a professional capacity — 指以专业身份而非个人身份行事,强调正式角色与职责。

“I'm speaking to you in a professional capacity as your lawyer.”

(我现在是以你的律师身份与你对话。)