capacity
英 [kə'pæsɪtɪ]
美 [kə'pæsəti]
助記提示
1、cap + -acity(複合後綴：-ace, -ity).
2、-ace is from Latin adjectival suffix -ax, genitive -acis.
3、含義：ability to hold.
英文詞源
- 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.
雙語例句
- 1. Spending could outrun the capacity of businesses to produce the goods.
- 消費有可能超出企業的產能。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. Grease 6 ramekin dishes of 150 ml (5-6 fl oz) capacity.
- 將6個容量為150毫升（5至6液盎司）的烤盤塗上油。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. Her mental capacity and temperament are as remarkable as his.
- 她的才智和氣質和他一樣出眾。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. Our capacity for giving care, love and attention is limited.
- 我們能夠給予的關懷、關愛和關注是有限的。
來自柯林斯例句
- 5. The region is valued for its coal and vast electricity-generating capacity.
- 這個地區因其煤炭資源豐富和發電能力巨大而備受重視。
來自柯林斯例句