competent UK ['kɒm.pɪ.tənt] US ['kɑ:m.pə.tˌənt] adjective ADVANCED ■able to do something well 有能力的;能干的;称职的•a competent secretary/horse-rider/cook能干的秘书/骑手/厨师 •I wouldn't say he was brilliant but he is competent at his job.我虽然不会说他是才华横溢,可他还是能胜任工作的。 Opposite incompetent |