capability /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/ noun plural capabilities
plural capabilities
Learner's definition of CAPABILITY
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The device has the capability of recording two television channels at once.这台设备可以同时记录两个电视频道的节目。
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That kind of job is beyond my capability. [=it is too difficult for me]以我的能力,不能胜任那种工作。
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The company doesn't have any manufacturing capability. [=capacity]这家公司没有任何生产能力。
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The country's military capability is unclear. [=the country's ability to fight a war is unclear]这个国家的军事力量尚不清楚。
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The country does not have nuclear capability. [=does not have nuclear weapons]这个国家没有核能力。
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Students are expected to participate in sports according to their capabilities. [=abilities]学生们应根据自身能力参加相应的体育运动。
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a computer program's search capabilities计算机程序的搜索能力
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a cell phone with video game and Internet capabilities具有电子游戏和互联网功能的移动电话