efficient

• 形容人或事物以高效、合理的方式运作，能充分利用时间、资源而不浪费，取得良好效果。

Describes a person, system, or process that works in a well-organized way, without wasting time or energy.

1. Productive with minimal wasteB1formal

   Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

   高效

   • The new engine is more efficient than the old one.
   • She is an efficient manager who completes tasks quickly.
   • This method is highly efficient for large-scale production.

   同义词capablecompetentcost-effectiveeconomicaleffectivemethodicalproductivestreamlinedsystematic

   反义词ineffectiveineffectualinefficientnegligentslackunproductivewasteful

2. Competent and capableB1formal

   Working in a well-organized and competent way.

   高效的

   • He is an efficient worker who never misses deadlines.
   • The efficient team finished the project ahead of schedule.
   • Her efficient handling of the crisis impressed everyone.

   同义词adeptcapablecompetenteffectiveproficientskilled

   反义词incapableincompetentineptunskilled