competence UK ['kɒm.pɪ.tənts] US ['kɑ:m-] (also competency) noun countable or uncountable ■the ability to do something well 能力;才干;水准•Her competence as a teacher is unquestionable.她的执教能力无可置疑。 •He reached a reasonable level of competence in his English.他的英语能力已达到了一定水准。 Opposite incompetence |