B2 adjective ニュートラル

capacity

/kəˈpæsəti/

Describes a space, container, or system that has reached its maximum possible limit of volume or production. As an adjective, it specifically refers to a venue being completely full or a facility operating at its peak level.

例文

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1

We had a capacity crowd at the local theater for the opening night of the play.

We had a capacity crowd at the local theater for the opening night of the play.

2

The official report stated that the prison was operating at capacity levels for the entire fiscal year.

The official report stated that the prison was operating at capacity levels for the entire fiscal year.

3

I'm at capacity right now with chores, so I can't really help you with your homework.

I'm at capacity right now with chores, so I can't really help you with your homework.

語族

名詞
capacity
Verb
capacitate
形容詞
capacious
関連
capacitor
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a bottle's 'cap.' The 'capacity' is everything you can fit inside before you have to put the 'cap' on.

クイックテスト

The concert was so popular that it played to a _______ crowd of 20,000 fans.

正解!

正解は: capacity

例文

1

We had a capacity crowd at the local theater for the opening night of the play.

everyday

We had a capacity crowd at the local theater for the opening night of the play.

2

The official report stated that the prison was operating at capacity levels for the entire fiscal year.

formal

The official report stated that the prison was operating at capacity levels for the entire fiscal year.

3

I'm at capacity right now with chores, so I can't really help you with your homework.

informal

I'm at capacity right now with chores, so I can't really help you with your homework.

4

The research focuses on the capacity volume of carbon sequestration in deep-sea basalt formations.

academic

The research focuses on the capacity volume of carbon sequestration in deep-sea basalt formations.

5

Due to the surge in orders, our manufacturing plant is running at capacity output.

business

Due to the surge in orders, our manufacturing plant is running at capacity output.

語族

名詞
capacity
Verb
capacitate
形容詞
capacious
関連
capacitor

よく使う組み合わせ

capacity crowd a crowd that fills a venue to its limit
capacity audience an audience that fills all available seats
at full capacity working or filled as much as possible
capacity seating the total number of seats available
rated capacity the maximum amount a machine is designed to handle

よく使うフレーズ

filled to capacity

completely full with no room left

running at capacity

operating at the maximum possible speed or volume

excess capacity

the ability to produce more than is currently needed

よく混同される語

capacity vs capability

Capacity refers to the volume or amount something can hold, whereas capability refers to the skills or abilities of a person or system.

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使い方のコツ

When used as an adjective, 'capacity' almost always precedes a noun like 'crowd', 'audience', or 'output'. It indicates that the maximum limit has been reached.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often say 'the room is capacity' instead of 'the room is at capacity' or 'it is a capacity room.'

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a bottle's 'cap.' The 'capacity' is everything you can fit inside before you have to put the 'cap' on.

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語源

From the Latin 'capacitas', meaning 'ability to hold much,' derived from 'capere' (to take or hold).

文法パターン

Used as an attributive adjective before nouns Commonly used in the prepositional phrase 'at capacity' Non-gradable (something is usually either at capacity or not)

クイックテスト

The concert was so popular that it played to a _______ crowd of 20,000 fans.

正解!

正解は: capacity

関連単語

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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