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capability

释义

capability

noun countable/uncountable

UK /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

Word Forms

singular	capability
plural	capabilities

1
the ability to do something
She could win the competition – she certainly has the capability.
The firm wants to increase its manufacturing capability.
the capability to do something:
The train has the capability to reach speeds of over 200 miles per hour.
the capability of doing something:
He has the capability of becoming an excellent teacher.
Synonyms and related words
Skill, talent and ability
experience
ability
skill
2
the number of weapons, soldiers etc that a country has for fighting a war
military/defence capability:
The country has virtually no military capability of its own.
nuclear capability:
The allies agreed to retain NATO’s nuclear capability.
Synonyms and related words
General words for weapons and ammunition
ammo
ammunition
armaments

phrases

within/beyond the capabilities of someone/something

capability

noun countable/uncountable

US /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

Word Forms

singular	capability
plural	capabilities

1
the ability to do something
She could win the competition – she certainly has the capability.
The firm wants to increase its manufacturing capability.
the capability to do something:
The train has the capability to reach speeds of over 200 miles per hour.
the capability of doing something:
He has the capability of becoming an excellent teacher.
Synonyms and related words
Skill, talent and ability
skill
talent
ability
2
the number of weapons, soldiers, etc. that a country has for fighting a war
military/defense capability:
The country has virtually no military capability of its own.
Synonyms and related words
General words for weapons and ammunition
ammo
ammunition
armaments

phrases

within/beyond the capabilities of someone/something

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