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inept

/ɪˈnɛpt/

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1 · adjective

lacking skill or ability

笨拙的；无能的

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An inept repair left the tap leaking more than before.
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一次拙劣的维修反而让水龙头漏得更厉害。
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Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɛpt/

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