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单词 capacious
释义 ca·pa·cious
\kəˈpāshəs\ adjective
Etymology: Latin capac-, capax capacious (from capere to take, contain) + English -ious — more at heave
1. obsolete : having size or scope enough to contain — used with of or an infinitive
 < a jar capacious of six gallons >
2.
 a. : able to contain a great deal : affording much space : large, copious
  < his capacious pockets contained a pruning knife and twine — John Buchan >
  < a colonial fireplace capacious enough to roast an ox — American Guide Series: Pennsylvania >
 b. : not narrow or constricted : marked by ample scope : inclusive
  < the rule did not tie men of quick and capacious minds — R.W.Southern >
3. archaic : fitted or disposed to receive or entertain
 < a mind capacious of such interests >
Synonyms: see ample
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