capabilities

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capabilities — 名詞

  • capabilitiessingular
  • capabilitiesesplural

1. the practical skills, strengths, or powers that a person, organization, or syste

1.名詞B1
釋義

能力；才能

做事的能力或技能

the practical skills, strengths, or powers that a person, organization, or system has to achieve a particular result, such as a team's ability to handle complex projects or a machine's ability to perform certain tasks.

例句

The new software gives the team capabilities for analysing large data sets in real time.

這套新軟體讓研究團隊具備即時分析大量數據的能力。

capabilities + for + gerund

Sana's language capabilities made her the natural choice for the overseas liaison role.

Sana 的語言能力使她成為海外聯絡工作的首選人選。

possessive + capabilities (people)

同義詞
  • abilities

    broader term; refers to any natural or acquired skill, not necessarily developed or deployable

  • competencies

    more formal; implies proven, job-related skills measured against a standard

  • capacities

    emphasises potential or maximum possible output rather than current skill

  • aptitudes

    focuses on natural talent or potential for learning, not trained skill

反義詞

文法句型

capabilities + for + noun/gerund

capabilities + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Often appears in plural form even when referring to a single entity's range of abilities. Singular form 'capability' is used when referring to one specific ability (e.g., 'a capability for quick decision-making').

常見錯誤

❌She has many capabilities to solve this problem.
✅She has the capability to solve this problem.
💡when referring to one specific ability, use the singular 'capability'.
❌The car has high capabilities.
✅The car has excellent performance capabilities.
💡'capabilities' is typically qualified with a noun or adjective specifying the area (e.g., 'technical capabilities', 'engine capabilities').

2. the quantity and quality of weapons, soldiers, vehicles, and other resources tha

2.名詞B2
釋義

軍力；戰力

國家擁有的作戰資源

the quantity and quality of weapons, soldiers, vehicles, and other resources that a country or armed force has available for fighting a war or defending itself.

例句

The country's naval capabilities include three new submarines and a fleet of patrol boats.

該國的海軍戰力包括三艘新潛艇和一隊巡邏艇。

naval/military + capabilities

Nkechi studied the defence capabilities of both nations before writing her report.

Nkechi 研究了雙方國家的國防能力，才開始撰寫報告。

defence + capabilities

同義詞
  • military strength

    broader; includes manpower, resources, and strategic position, not just quantifiable assets

  • firepower

    narrower; refers specifically to the destructive capacity of weapons

  • defence capacity

    focuses on the ability to defend rather than to attack

文法句型

[military branch/type] + capabilities

capabilities + of + country

用法筆記

Almost always used in plural. The singular 'capability' in military contexts usually refers to one specific type of weapon or system (e.g., 'a nuclear capability'). Subject is typically a country, military alliance, or branch of armed forces.

常見錯誤

❌My country has big capabilities.
✅My country has strong naval capabilities.
💡in military contexts, always specify the type of capability (naval, nuclear, defence, etc.) rather than using a vague adjective like 'big'.