The word "incompetence" refers to a lack of ability or qualification to perform a job or task effectively. It is used to criticize someone for being unable to do something properly.
[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]无能力;不称职;不合格 If you refer to someone's incompetence, you are criticizing them because they are unable to do their job or a task properly.
[disapproval]
The incompetence of government officials is appalling.
政府官员的无能令人震惊。
...his incompetence in failing to conduct full inquiries.
他未能实施全面调查
Oxford
in·com·pe·tence/ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns; NAmEɪnˈkɑːmpɪtəns/noun[uncountable ]the lack of skill or ability to do your job or a task as it should be done 无能力;不胜任;不称职◆professional incompetence专业方面不称职◆police incompetence警方的无能◆He was dismissed for incompetence.他因不称职而被解雇。in·com·pe·tence/ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns; NAmEɪnˈkɑːmpɪtəns/
lack of the ability or skill to do a job properlyOPP competencemanagerial/professional etc incompetence allegations of professional incompetence The report blamed police incompetence for the tragedy.
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无能力(58%),不能胜任(33%),不合格(9%)
n.无资格,不胜任;无能力;不适当;不熟练
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