a.

1. 有能力的，能干的；能胜任的，称职的
   Mark proved to be a very competent manager.

   马克证明了自己是一个很能干的经理。

2. 充分的，足够的；令人满意的，合格的
   She has a competent knowledge of English.

   她已掌握了足够的英语知识。

3. 【律】有法定资格的[F][+to-v]
4. 属于某人权制的，被允许的，恰当的[F][（+to）]

adj.

1. having the necessary ability or knowledge to do something successfully.
   ▸acceptable and satisfactory:

   he spoke quite competent French.
2. (of a court or other body) having legal authority to deal with a particular matter.