competence
/ˈkɒmpɪtəns/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɑːmpɪtəns/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)s/ (ame, mw)
competence — 名詞
- competencesingular
- competencesplural
1. The skill, knowledge, and judgment necessary to perform a job or task effectivel
能力
勝任工作所需的技能與知識
The skill, knowledge, and judgment necessary to perform a job or task effectively.
Leila demonstrated her competence as a project manager by completing three major campaigns on schedule.
Leila 透過按時完成三項大型活動，證明了她擔任專案經理的能力。
collocation: demonstrate + competence
The internship programme is designed to develop students' professional competence in engineering.
實習計畫旨在培養學生在工程領域的專業能力。
collocation: develop + competence in [field]
Applicants must prove their linguistic competence in both Japanese and English to qualify for the translator position.
申請人必須證明自己在日語和英語方面的語言能力，才能取得譯者職位的資格。
The nurse's clinical competence was assessed through a series of practical examinations.
這位護士的臨床能力是透過一系列實際操作考試評估的。
- ability
broader term for being able to do something; competence implies a required standard of skill for a specific role
- capability
focuses on potential or capacity to perform, not necessarily proven skill
- proficiency
emphasises a high level of practised skill, especially in languages or technical tasks
- expertise
implies deep, specialised knowledge beyond basic competence
- incompetence
lack of the necessary skill or ability
用法筆記
Often followed by 'in' + a field or skill area (e.g. competence in finance). Less commonly followed by 'at' + a task.
常見錯誤
2. The official authority of a court, organisation, or person to handle a specific
管轄權
法院或機構處理特定事務的法定權限
The official authority of a court, organisation, or person to handle a specific matter within their designated scope.
The case was dismissed because the court lacked the competence to hear disputes from another region.
該案件被駁回，因為該法院沒有審理來自其他地區爭議的管轄權。
collocation: lack + competence [legal sense]
The licensing board has the competence to approve or reject applications for medical permits.
許可委員會有權核准或駁回醫療許可的申請。
collocation: have + the competence to [infinitive]
This dispute falls within the competence of the regional authorities, not the national government.
此爭議屬於地方主管機關的管轄範圍，而非中央政府。
The arbitration panel confirmed that the matter fell outside its competence under the signed agreement.
仲裁小組確認此事根據簽署的協議不屬於其管轄範圍。
- jurisdiction
the most common legal synonym; specifically refers to the geographical or subject-matter limits of authority
- authority
broader term that includes legal power but also other kinds of official permission
- remit
British English; the area of responsibility assigned to a person or group
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in legal or administrative contexts. The subject is typically an institution (court, board, agency) rather than an individual. Frequently paired with 'within' or 'outside' to define scope.