英语词汇“competent”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1 (adjective) in the sense of able

Definition

having sufficient skill or knowledge

He was a loyal and very competent civil servant.

Synonyms

able

They are bright, intelligent, able and confident.

skilled

skilled workers, such as plumbers

capable

She's a very capable administrator.

clever

My father was very clever with his hands.

endowed

proficient

Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages.

Opposites

cowboy (informal)

incapable

inexperienced

incompetent

unskilled

inexpert

2 (adjective) in the sense of fit

Definition

having valid legal authority

I don't feel competent to deal with a medical emergency.

Synonyms

fit

You're not fit to be in charge of this company.

qualified

Demand has far outstripped supply of qualified teachers.

equal

appropriate

It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.

suitable

She had no other dress suitable for the occasion.

sufficient

There was not sufficient evidence to secure a conviction.

adequate

an amount adequate to purchase another house

Opposites

inadequate

unqualified

单词	competent
释义	Trends of competent View usage for: competent (kɒmpɪtənt) 1. adjective Someone who is competent is efficient and effective. He was a loyal, distinguished and very competent civil servant. ...a competent performance. Synonyms: able, skilled, capable, clever More Synonyms of competent competently adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] The government performed competently in the face of multiple challenges. 2. adjective [oft ADJECTIVE to-infinitive] If you are competent to do something, you have the skills, abilities, or experience necessary to do it well. Most adults do not feel competent to deal with a medical emergency involving a child. Synonyms: fit, qualified, equal, appropriate More Synonyms of competent competent in British English (ˈkɒmpɪtənt) adjective 1. having sufficient skill, knowledge, etc; capable 2. suitable or sufficient for the purpose a competent answer 3. law (of a witness) having legal capacity; qualified to testify, etc 4. (postpositive; foll by to) belonging as a right; appropriate Derived forms competently (ˈcompetently) adverb competentness (ˈcompetentness) noun Word origin C14: from Latin competēns, from competere to be competent; see compete competent in American English (ˈkɑmpətənt) adjective 1. well qualified; capable; fit a competent doctor 2. sufficient; adequate a competent understanding of law 3. permissible or properly belonging with to 4. Law legally qualified, authorized, or fit SIMILAR WORDS: ˈable Derived forms competently (ˈcompetently) adverb Word origin ME < OFr < L competens, prp. of competere: see compete Examples of 'competent' in a sentence competent This will help clergy who might not otherwise feel competent when asked to do this. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He was a competent and effective speaker. Simon Ball THE GUARDSMEN (2004) If they were in fact extremely capable and competent politicians? Martin Allen THE HITLER-HESS DECEPTION (2003) This was done in an efficient and competent manner. Times, Sunday Times (2006) She was a compelling as well as competent witness. Times, Sunday Times (2010) When parents have been successful in establishing a good sleep habit they invariably feel more competent and confident. Pearce, John (Dr.) Good Habits, Bad Habits (1994) Do not feel like you are less qualified or less competent to be able to do the job because you are different. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It doesn't make him less competent. The Sun (2009) It's good to hire competent legal counsel to understand and know the law. Christianity Today (2000) The protector is seen as competent and capable and the person who needs to be looked after is seen as incompetent and incapable. Mansfield, Patricia Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994) Actors do that kind of thing - they make highly competent mirrors. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Apart from one cookbook, books written by other than competent qualified physicians are not included. Mumby, Keith The Allergy Handbook (1988) They feel less competent, and they are less energetic and less actively engaged in parenting. Larson, Reed & Richards, Maryse H. Divergent Realities: the Emotional Lives of Mothers, Fathers, and Adolescents (1994) But 43 per cent of all drivers admit they only feel competent enough to drive short distances. The Sun (2011) That is that all citizens must have access to justice - effective access to competent advice and representation. Times, Sunday Times (2015) I know that the personnel is competent and qualified. Times, Sunday Times (2007) In these days when leaders surround themselves with advisers, how much difference does age make in competent leadership? Times, Sunday Times (2008) A competent and stirring legal drama. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He said: 'The question is whether those who decide whether he stays or goes are competent to make those judgments. The Sun (2010) In other languages competent British English: competent /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/ ADJECTIVE Someone who is competent is efficient and effective. He is a very competent worker. American English: competent Arabic: مُخْتَصّ Brazilian Portuguese: competente Chinese: 胜任的 Croatian: sposoban Czech: schopný Danish: kompetent Dutch: competent European Spanish: competente Finnish: pätevä French: compétent German: fähig Greek: ικανός Italian: competente Japanese: 有能な Korean: 유능한 Norwegian: kompetent Polish: fachowy European Portuguese: competente Romanian: competent Russian: компетентный Latin American Spanish: competente Swedish: behörig Thai: ที่มีความสามารถ Turkish: yetkin Ukrainian: компетентний Vietnamese: có khả năng Chinese translation of 'competent' competent (ˈkɔmpɪtənt) adj [person] 称(稱)职(職)的 (chènzhí de) [piece of work] 合格的 (hégé de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of able Definition having sufficient skill or knowledge He was a loyal and very competent civil servant. Synonyms able They are bright, intelligent, able and confident. skilled skilled workers, such as plumbers capable She's a very capable administrator. clever My father was very clever with his hands. endowed proficient Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages. Opposites cowboy (informal) , incapable , inexperienced , incompetent , unskilled , inexpert 2 (adjective) in the sense of fit Definition having valid legal authority I don't feel competent to deal with a medical emergency. Synonyms fit You're not fit to be in charge of this company. qualified Demand has far outstripped supply of qualified teachers. equal appropriate It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. suitable She had no other dress suitable for the occasion. sufficient There was not sufficient evidence to secure a conviction. adequate an amount adequate to purchase another house Opposites inadequate , unqualified Additional synonyms in the sense of adequate Definition just enough in amount or just good enough in quality an amount adequate to purchase another house Synonyms sufficient, enough, capable, suitable, requisite in the sense of appropriate Definition right or suitable It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. Synonyms suitable, right, fitting, fit, suited, correct, belonging, relevant, proper, to the point, in keeping, apt, applicable, pertinent, befitting, well-suited, well-timed, apposite, apropos, opportune (formal), becoming, seemly, felicitous, germane, to the purpose, appurtenant, congruous, meet (archaic) in the sense of capable Definition competent and efficient She's a very capable administrator. Synonyms accomplished, experienced, masterly, qualified, talented, gifted, efficient, clever, intelligent, competent, apt, skilful, adept, proficient Synonyms of 'competent' competent Explore 'competent' in the dictionary
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