inept [ɪ'nept] adjective ■not skilled or effective 无能的;笨拙的;无效的•an inept comment/remark拙劣的评论/谈话 •He was always rather inept at sport.他一直不擅长体育运动。 •He was criticized for his inept handling of the situation.他由于对这个局面处理不当而受到批评。 •Dick was socially inept and uncomfortable in the presence of women.迪克在女性面前显得笨拙和不安。 |