capacity
/kəˈpæsəti/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #4384 in the learning path
容量；容纳能力
Definitions
n. the maximum amount something can hold or accommodate
容量；容纳能力
n. the ability or resources to do or produce something
能力；生产能力
n. a particular role in which someone acts
身份；职务
Example
This small lift has a capacity of six people.
这部小电梯最多能容纳六个人。
Investment in renewable energy can expand electricity generation capacity while reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels.
投资可再生能源可以扩大发电能力，同时减少对进口化石燃料的依赖。
Collocations
- seating capacity
- production capacity
- capacity to learn
- in a professional capacity
Usage tip
能力用capacity to do；身份用in one's capacity as。
FAQ
- What does capacity mean?
- the maximum amount something can hold or accommodate the ability or resources to do or produce something a particular role in which someone acts
- How is capacity pronounced?
- UK /kəˈpæsəti/, US /kəˈpæsəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
