These nouns are compared as they denote the capacity to act or work effectively.

当这些名词指有效地行动或工作的能力时，它们之间可作比较。

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Lisbon reinforces our capacity to act, but at least as important is our willingness to act.

里斯本条约增强了我们的行动能力，但我们采取行动的意愿至少与这一条约同样重要。

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This capacity to act freely, Kant tells us, is what gives human life its special dignity.

康德告诉我们，正是这种自由行动的能力赋予了人类独有的尊严。

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We have the capacity to think morally, we have the capacity to act morally, and to be altruistic or benevolent.

我们能够以道德的方式思考，我们也能够做有道德的事，我们可以无私奉献，可以乐善好施。

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We have the capacity to act in the event of a major supply disruption.

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We are sovereign countries who have the capacity to act as we choose to act.

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Research by Nomura shows that gold has the capacity to act both as a risky and a safe-haven asset.

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