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eligible是什么意思

eligible

英 ['elɪdʒɪb(ə)l] 美 ['ɛlɪdʒəbl]

adj. 合格的，合适的；符合条件的；有资格当选的
n. 合格者；适任者；有资格者

助记提示

1. 被选出的。

中文词源

eligible 有资格的

e-, 向外。-lig, 选出，词源同college, elect.

英文词源

eligible: eligible: see elect
eligible (adj.): early 15c., "fit or proper to be chosen," from Old French eligible "fit to be chosen" (14c.), from Late Latin eligibilis "that may be chosen," from Latin eligere "choose" (see election). Related: Eligibly.

双语例句

1. Millions of householders are eligible to claim the new council tax benefit.: 数百万房主都有资格申请新的市政税优惠。

2. He is eligible now to file a motion for a new trial.: 他现在有资格提议重新进行审判。

3. 96 per cent of the eligible employees took up the offer.: 符合条件的雇员有96%接受了这个条件。

4. He has romanced some of the world's most eligible women.: 他已经和一些非常适合结婚的女人谈过恋爱了。

5. They are not eligible for sick pay.: 他们没有资格领病假工资。