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capacity

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解释

n. 能力；容量；资格，地位；生产力

※ 提供单词"capacity"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

英文词源

capacity (n.): early 15c., from Middle French capacité "ability to hold" (15c.), from Latin capacitatem (nominative capacitas) "breadth, capacity, capability of holding much," noun of state from capax (genitive capacis) "able to hold much," from capere "to take" (see capable). Meaning "largest audience a place can hold" is 1908.

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例句和用法

1. Spending could outrun the capacity of businesses to produce the goods.: 消费有可能超出企业的产能。

2. Grease 6 ramekin dishes of 150 ml (5-6 fl oz) capacity.: 将6个容量为150毫升（5至6液盎司）的烤盘涂上油。

3. Her mental capacity and temperament are as remarkable as his.: 她的才智和气质和他一样出众。

4. Our capacity for giving care, love and attention is limited.: 我们能够给予的关怀、关爱和关注是有限的。

5. The region is valued for its coal and vast electricity-generating capacity.: 这个地区因其煤炭资源丰富和发电能力巨大而备受重视。