| 单词 | competence |
| 释义 | competence (once / 2562 pages) n If you have competence, you're qualified or well prepared to do something. A driving test will show if you have competence behind the wheel. If your dad discovers a new dent in his car each time you've borrowed it, don't be surprised if he questions your competence as a driver. The words competence and competency are sometimes used interchangeably, although competence is better when describing the quality of being well qualified. Competency is more appropriate in a legal sense, referring to the ability of a person to make decisions or stand trial. WORD FAMILYcompetence: competences+/competency: competencies/competent: competence, competency, competenter, competently, incompetent/incompetence: incompetences/incompetency: incompetencies/incompetent: incompetence, incompetency, incompetently, incompetents USAGE EXAMPLESMr. Cohen is well aware of the contemporary arguments arrayed against America’s interest, or competence, in waging war, which he addresses in Chapter 1. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) Griffin, cleared to play after sustaining a concussion against San Diego, showed small flashes of competence during his best half of football of the season. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) The judge said he will rule on Roof’s competence Monday, after a hearing. Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) n the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually Syn|Ant|Hypo|Hyper competency incompetence, incompetency lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications fitness the quality of being qualified linguistic competence(linguistics) a speaker's implicit, internalized knowledge of the rules of their language (contrasted with linguistic performance) proficiencythe quality of having great facility and competence ability the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment |
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