absorptive capacity
noun [ C or U ] uk/əbˌzɔːp.tɪv kəˈpæs.ə.ti/ us/əbˌzɔːrp.tɪv kəˈpæs.ə.t̬i/
（对液体等的）吸收能力;（对液体等的）吸收量
the ability to take liquids or other substances in through a surface and to hold or use them, or the amount of a liquid or other substance that can be taken in like this
Metal surfaces vary in smoothness, absorptive capacity, and chemical reactivity. 金属表面的光滑度、吸收能力和化学反应性均不尽相同。
How do we best make use of the atmosphere's limited absorptive capacity for greenhouse gases? 我们怎么才能在温室气体方面最好地利用大气层吸收能力的限度？
（某处的）容纳能力
the amount of something or the number of people that an area or place is able to take in and deal with
The refugee problem is likely to get worse, partly because the absorptive capacity of the area is limited. 难民问题很有可能恶化，部分原因是该地区的容纳能力是有限的。
business specialized（某机构对新方法或科技等的）吸收能力
the ability of an organization to discover and use new ideas or technology to help its activities or business
The development of absorptive capacity is important in enabling firms to use research and technology generated externally. 增强吸收能力在使公司得以利用外部研究和技术方面十分重要。
（某人对事实、观点等的）吸收能力，理解能力
the ability of someone to understand facts or ideas completely and remember them
You possess a great absorptive capacity and the power to memorize. 你具有非常强大的理解力和记忆力。
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- The plants are unable to obtain water from the soil: their roots have limited absorptive capacities, and are generally only used for anchorage.
- The normal absorptive capacity of the colon is estimated to be as much as six litres per day.
- A balanced diet should be enough to meet the body's normal absorptive capacity for vitamins.
- He says there are limits to how much oil revenue Gulf countries can absorb, adding that the region is already operating at its maximum absorptive capacity.
- The firm's strength in R&D has enabled it to have the absorptive capacity to appropriate the scientific discoveries made overseas.
- The more specific the knowledge is, people will take more time or will require better absorptive capacities to acquire it.