incompetence

• 名词，指缺乏有效完成任务或职能所需的能力、技能或资格；也可指身体部位或器官无法正常发挥功能。

A noun referring to a lack of the necessary skill, ability, or qualification to perform a task or function effectively, or the inability of a body part or organ to function properly.

不可数

1. Lack of abilityB2formal

   The lack of necessary skill, knowledge, or qualification to perform a task effectively.

   无能

   • The manager was fired due to his incompetence in handling the team.
   • Her incompetence in mathematics became obvious during the exam.
   • The project failed because of the team's general incompetence.
   • We cannot tolerate incompetence in such a critical position.

   同义词deficiencyinabilityinadequacyincapabilityincapacityineffectivenessineptitudeineptnessinsufficiencyunfitness

   反义词abilityadequacycapabilitycompetenceexpertiseproficiencyqualificationskill

2. Medical malfunctionC1formalmedical

   The inability of a body part or organ to function properly.

   功能不全

   • Valvular incompetence can cause blood to flow backward in the heart.
   • The doctor diagnosed incompetence of the sphincter muscle.
   • Chronic venous incompetence leads to swelling in the legs.
   • Liver incompetence may require medical intervention.

   同义词dysfunctionfailureinsufficiencymalfunction