capability
UK/.keipә'biliti/US
NGSL 3kTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
The power or ability to do something
能力，才能
n.
A particular feature or function a system or device can perform
（系统、设备的）性能，功能
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcap (from capere, 'take hold of') + -ability (able to be) = the state of being able to 'take on' a task. The meaning lives in cap-; abil only adds 'able to.' In tech and military use it often names a specific power a system has.
Root cap still carries 163 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.military capability军事能力
- 2.technical capability技术能力
- 3.nuclear capability核能力
- 4.have the capability to有能力做……
Example Sentences
- 1.
The new phone has impressive photo-editing capabilities.
- 2.
The team has the capability to deliver the project on time.
- 3.
The country expanded its military capability.