"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.
双语例句
1. Our intention is to capitalize the company by any means we can.
我们的意图是想方设法出售这个公司以获取奖金。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The rebels seem to be trying to capitalize on the public's discontent with the government.
叛乱分子似乎想要利用公众对政府的不满情绪。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Everyone should capitalize on his opportunity.
每个人都应当利用机会。
来自辞典例句
4. He forgot to capitalize the first letter of the name Lincoln.
