好词典
qualify
UK //ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ//US //ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ//
词源
源自中古法语 qualifier，来自拉丁语 qualificare，由 qualis（何种）和 facere（做）组成，字面意思为'使具有某种特性'。
verb
❶ 通过满足特定条件或标准而获得某种资格、权利或能力。常用于考试、竞赛或法律程序中。
“She worked hard to qualify for the national team.”
（她努力训练以获得国家队的资格。）
“You need to pass the test to qualify as a doctor.”
（你需要通过考试才能获得医生资格。）
❶ 通过添加说明或限制来使陈述更准确或适度，常用于表达中避免绝对化。
“He qualified his statement by saying it was just his opinion.”
（他通过说明这只是他的观点来限定自己的陈述。）
“The report was qualified with many exceptions.”
（报告中加入了许多例外情况作为限定。）
同义词:certify, entitle, authorize, modify, limit
常见短语
qualify as — 通过满足要求而正式成为某种身份或获得某种资格。
“After three years of study, she qualified as a lawyer.”
（经过三年的学习，她获得了律师资格。）
qualify for — 因为符合条件而有资格获得某物或参与某事。
“Do we qualify for any government grants?”
（我们有资格获得任何政府补助吗？）