able :最常用詞,多用于褒義,著重指多方面的,經常性的,或潛在性的能力。有時也指高超、非凡的能力。
capable :語氣弱于able,指有能力、有潛力或有條件做某事,常與of連用。
competent :強調具有能勝任某項工作的足夠技能或其它所需的條件。
英語四級真題
This week's announcement of a new iPhone by a management team led by Tim Cook, who replaced Mr Jobs as chief executive in August, was generally regarded as competent but uninspiring.
出自-2012年12月閱讀原文
Studies show they're also perceived as more competent than women in STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields.
2017年12月四級真題(第二套)閱讀 Section C
英語六級真題
As a result, Black people are thought of a less competent and as having colder personalities.
出自-2015年12月閱讀原文
As a result, " Black " people are thought of a less competent and as having colder personalities.
2015年12月六級真題(第一套)閱讀 Section C
柯林斯高階英漢雙解學習詞典釋義
ADJ-GRADED
能勝任的;稱職的
Someone who is competent is efficient and effective.