competent /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ Someone who is competent is efficient and effective. 有能力的

  例：

  He was a loyal, distinguished and very competent civil servant.

  他是一个忠诚、出色、很有能力的公务员。

• 2. 

  competently ADV 有能力地

  例：

  The government performed competently in the face of multiple challenges.

  政府在面临多重挑战时表现得很出色。

• 3. 

  ADJ If you are competent to do something, you have the skills, abilities, or experience necessary to do it well. 能胜任的

  例：

  Most adults do not feel competent to deal with a medical emergency involving a child.

  多数成年人感到难以应付小孩医疗突发事件。