capability
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ us/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
(ABILITY)
C1 能力;才干;水平
the ability to do something
These tests are beyond the capability of an average twelve-year-old. 这些测试超出了一个普通12岁孩子的能力。
[ + to infinitive ] With the new machines we finally have the capability (= power) to do the job properly. 有了新机器，我们终于有能力很好地完成该工作。
Synonyms: abilitycapacity (AMOUNT)powers
(WEAPONS)
军事力量
the number of weapons, soldiers, etc. a country has to fight a war
Several countries are trying to develop a nuclear capability. 几个国家正在试图发展核力量。