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incompetent

/ɪnˈkɑmpətənt/

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1 · adjective

not having the skill needed to do a job properly

不称职的；无能力的

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An incompetent contractor left the roof leaking after the repair.
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一名不称职的承包商修完屋顶后，屋顶仍在漏水。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɑmpətənt/

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