中文解释

胜任的 有能力的

A competent mechanic should be able to fix the problem..一名合格的机修工应该能够解决这个问题。

compet(e)(竞争) ＋ ent(…的) → 能在竞争中取胜的 → 有能力的记忆

competent authority[法]主管当局，主管部门

competent department主管部门

competent in胜任的；有能力

be competent for胜任

competent jurisdiction合法的管辖权

competent person称职人员；安全检察员

competent court管辖法院；主管法庭

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