"write or print in capital letters," 1764, from capital (n.1) + -ize. Meaning "to convert (assets) to capital" is recorded from 1868. Related: Capitalized; capitalizing.
雙語例句
1. Our intention is to capitalize the company by any means we can.
我們的意圖是想方設法出售這個公司以獲取獎金。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The rebels seem to be trying to capitalize on the public's discontent with the government.
叛亂分子似乎想要利用公眾對政府的不滿情緒。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Everyone should capitalize on his opportunity.
每個人都應當利用機會。
來自辭典例句
4. He forgot to capitalize the first letter of the name Lincoln.