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Incompetence Job Noun Task In·Com·Pe·Tence ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtəns Lack

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.

中文

word incompetence
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Collins
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/ɪnkɒ̱mpɪtəns/
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[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 ; NAmE ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtəns / 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 ; NAmE ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtəns /
LDC
incompetencein‧com‧pe‧tence /ɪnˈkɒmpətəns $ -ˈkɑːm-/ noun [uncountable]
Examples
Collocations
lack of the ability or skill to do a job properly OPP  competencemanagerial/professional etc incompetence allegations of professional incompetence The report blamed police incompetence for the tragedy.
WDF

incompetence

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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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