Cool MateAble 对比 Capable 对比 Competent 对比 Qualified 对比 Skilled
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Able
前 1000（非常常见）A2adjective
Capable
前 2000（常见）B2adjective
Competent
前 2000（常见）C1adjective
Qualified
前 1000（非常常见）B1adjective
Skilled
前 2000（常见）B2adjective
| Able | Capable | Competent | Qualified | Skilled | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblə(r)/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblər/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/skɪld/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skɪld/"]/ |
| 含义 | Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something. | able to do something; having the skill or power to do it | Able to do something well | Having the right skills or knowledge for a job. | Good at doing something because of practice |
| 例句 | She is able to speak three languages. | She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own. | She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases. | She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience. | a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 | 中性 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 1000（非常常见） | 前 2000（常见） | 前 2000（常见） | 前 1000（非常常见） | 前 2000（常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | A2 | B2 | C1 | B1 | B2 |
| 词性 | adjective | adjective | adjective | adjective | adjective |
| 搭配 | be, feel, prove, fully, perfectly, quite, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very | appear, be, feel, fully, more than, perfectly, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very | be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in | be, become, get, highly, well, fully, as, be, feel, eminently, ideally, uniquely, be, heavily | be, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, in, with, skilled in the art (of something), be, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, in, with, skilled in the art (of something) |
| 反义 | unable, incapable | incapable, unable | incompetent, inept, unqualified | unqualified, incompetent | unskilled, inexperienced, inept |
| 常见错误 | Confused with 'capable' — they are similar but not interchangeable., Using 'able' without 'to' when following it with a verb., Incorrectly using 'able' with a past event. | Confused about using 'capable of' versus 'capable for'., Using 'capability' instead of 'capable' incorrectly., Using 'capable' as an adverb (it’s an adjective). | 'Competency' is confused with 'competence' despite the latter being more commonly used., Using 'competent' as a noun instead of an adjective., Confusing 'competent' with 'complacent', which means self-satisfied. | Confusing 'qualified' with 'qualifying', Using 'qualified' without specifying what for, Mispronouncing 'qualified' with an incorrect emphasis | Using 'skilled' with 'to' instead of 'at' (e.g., 'skilled to play' instead of 'skilled at playing'), Confusing 'skilled' with 'skillful' — while similar, 'skillful' often refers to someone who is good at doing something in a practical context., Overusing 'skilled' when a more specific word (like 'talented' or 'expert') would be more fitting. |
| 用法说明 | Use 'able' to express capability in a neutral context. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but avoid using it in overly formal situations. | Use 'capable' to describe someone or something that has the ability to achieve a task. It's suitable in both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual situations. | Use 'competent' to describe someone who can perform a task effectively. It's appropriate in professional or academic contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations. | Used when discussing someone's abilities in a work context. Appropriately used in job interviews and resumes, but avoid informal situations. | Use 'skilled' to describe someone's ability in a certain area, especially in a professional or artistic context. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings. |
常见问题：Able 对比 Capable 对比 Competent 对比 Qualified 对比 Skilled
Able、Capable、Competent、Qualified和Skilled 有什么区别？
Able: Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something. Capable: able to do something; having the skill or power to do it Competent: Able to do something well Qualified: Having the right skills or knowledge for a job. Skilled: Good at doing something because of practice
哪个更高级：Able、Capable、Competent、Qualified和Skilled？
Competent 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 C1。
Able、Capable、Competent、Qualified和Skilled 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？
在 CEFR 量表上：Able: A2, Capable: B2, Competent: C1, Qualified: B1, Skilled: B2。
Able、Capable、Competent、Qualified和Skilled 是什么词性？
Able: adjective, Capable: adjective, Competent: adjective, Qualified: adjective, Skilled: adjective.
能各给一个例子吗？
Able: She is able to speak three languages. Capable: She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own. Competent: She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases. Qualified: She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience. Skilled: a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman
我可以互换使用 Able、Capable、Competent、Qualified和Skilled 吗？
不总是。Able、Capable、Competent、Qualified和Skilled 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。