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Ability, capability, capacity 表达能力的词语

"I have been confused about the differences between 'ability', 'capability' and 'capacity' for a long time. Could you please distinguish them? Thanks a lot!"

Bill Meng

Are you confused by 'ability', 'capability' and 'capacity' because they could all mean 能力 in Chinese?

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I have the ability to do the job.

I have the capability to deliver that project on time and on budget.

I have the capability to deliver that project on time and on budget.

In this programme, Feifei explains how do use the three similar nouns in everyday life.

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