
好词典

源自拉丁语 'in-'(不) + 'competentem'(有能力),16世纪通过法语进入英语。
❶ 形容人缺乏足够的能力或技能来有效完成某项工作或任务,常带有负面评价意味。
“The manager was fired for being incompetent at handling team conflicts.”
(该经理因不擅长处理团队冲突而被解雇。)
“Her incompetent teaching methods frustrated both students and parents.”
(她低效的教学方法让学生和家长都很沮丧。)
❶ 指能力不足的人,通常用于职业或专业领域,表示其无法胜任工作职责。
“The hospital is trying to weed out incompetents through stricter evaluations.”
(医院正试图通过更严格的评估淘汰不称职的医护人员。)
“Many incompetents get promoted simply because of office politics.”
(许多无能者只是因为办公室政治而获得晋升。)
incompetent at — 表示在某方面能力不足,后接具体领域或技能,强调特定弱点。
“She's completely incompetent at public speaking, always freezing on stage.”
(她完全不会公开演讲,总是在台上僵住。)