capability

n

• ① 能力;才能;手腕
  • The work is beyond my capability.那件工作超出我的能力。
  • She has the capability for [to do, of doing] the job.他有做那件工作的能力。
  • He showed capability in dealing with customers.他表现出应付顾客的能力[手腕]。
  • Her capability is unquestionable.她的能力是无可置疑的。

• ② (东西所具有的)特性,性能
  • the capability of oxygen for compression [to be compressed]氧气可压缩的特性[性质]

• ③[用复数形]可发展的才能、性质;潜能
  • He has capabilities as a composer.他有作曲家的潜力。

• ④[附有修饰语](国家的)战斗能力,战备状况
  • Several countries now have nuclear capability.某些国家现在具有核子(作战)能力。