Capable 对比 Competent

在英语中何时使用每一个,包含含义、语域和例句。

Capable

前 2000(常见)B2adjective

Competent

前 2000(常见)C1adjective
 CapableCompetent
发音🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/"]/
含义able to do something; having the skill or power to do itAble to do something well
例句She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own.She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases.
语域中性中性
常见程度前 2000(常见)前 2000(常见)
CEFR 等级B2C1
词性adjectiveadjective
搭配appear, be, feel, fully, more than, perfectly, be, seem, extremely, fairly, verybe, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in
反义incapable, unableincompetent, inept, unqualified
常见错误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.
用法说明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.

常见问题:Capable 对比 Competent

Capable和Competent 有什么区别?

Capable: able to do something; having the skill or power to do it Competent: Able to do something well

哪个更高级:Capable和Competent?

Competent 级别最高,在 CEFR 量表上为 C1。

Capable和Competent 的 CEFR 等级相同吗?

在 CEFR 量表上:Capable: B2, Competent: C1。

Capable和Competent 是什么词性?

Capable: adjective, Competent: adjective.

能各给一个例子吗?

Capable: She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own. Competent: She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases.

我可以互换使用 Capable和Competent 吗?

不总是。Capable和Competent 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。