capital

• 形容与首都或政府所在地有关的；也形容非常好、优秀或非常重要、严重的。

Describes something that is very serious, excellent, or relating to the most important city or seat of government.

1. B2formal

   Relating to the death penalty or punishment by death.

   死刑的

   • Capital punishment is a controversial issue in many countries.
   • The crime was considered a capital offense.
   • He was sentenced to death for a capital crime.

2. Excellent or first-rateB2informalbritish

   Used informally to describe something as excellent, outstanding, or very good.

   顶级的

   • That's a capital idea!
   • She made a capital speech at the ceremony.
   • He did a capital job organizing the event.

   同义词excellentfantasticfirst-classfirst-rateoutstandingsplendidsuperbterrifictop-notchwonderful

   反义词awfulbadinferiorpoorterrible

3. Letter caseA2formal

   Relating to the uppercase form of letters in writing.

   大写的

   • Please write your name in capital letters.
   • The first word of a sentence should start with a capital letter.
   • Proper nouns are always written with a capital letter.

   同义词majusculeuppercase

   反义词lowercaseminusculesmall

• 名词，有多重含义：可指一国或地区政府所在地的首都或首府，也可指用于商业或投资的金融资产、财富或资源。

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a city that serves as the seat of government for a country or region, or to financial assets, wealth, or resources used in business or investment.

1. A1formal

   The most important city or town of a country or region, usually where the government is located.

   首都

   • London is the capital of the United Kingdom.
   • The capital city is known for its historic landmarks.
   • They moved to the capital for better job opportunities.

   同义词seat

2. Money or wealthB1formal

   Wealth in the form of money or assets used to start a business or invest.

   资本

   • The company raised capital from investors.
   • He invested his capital in a new startup.
   • They need more capital to expand their operations.

   同义词financinginvestmentmoneyprincipalstakewherewithal

3. A2formal

   A letter of the alphabet written or printed in its larger form, used at the beginning of sentences or proper nouns.

   大写字母

   • Always start a sentence with a capital letter.
   • Proper nouns like 'Paris' begin with a capital.
   • The title is written in all capital letters.

   同义词capcapital lettermajusculeupper-case letter

   反义词lowercaseminuscule