competent

• 形容某人具备足够的能力、知识或技能，能够胜任某项工作或任务。也可指达到合格标准、足以满足要求的。

Describes someone who has the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

1. Having necessary skillB1formal

   Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

   有能力的

   • She is a competent surgeon with years of experience.
   • He proved himself competent in handling complex negotiations.
   • The new employee is competent enough to manage the project alone.

   同义词ableaccomplishedadeptcapableefficientexpertproficientqualifiedskilledskillful

   反义词incapableincompetentineptunqualifiedunskilled

2. Adequate or satisfactoryB2formal

   Meeting the required standards; acceptable but not exceptional.

   合格的

   • The report was competent but lacked originality.
   • Her performance was competent, though not outstanding.
   • The team delivered a competent presentation to the board.

   同义词acceptableadequatedecentpassablereasonablesatisfactoryserviceablesufficient

   反义词deficientinadequateincapableincompetentinferiorinsufficientunequalunfitunqualifiedunsatisfactory