Eligible



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 合格的
• ［英］ adj. 合格的 ( qualified to be chosen; suitable)
• ［记］ e+lig ( =lict选择) +ible -> 能够选出来的 -> 合格的
• ［例］ an eligible place for a holiday

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin eligibilis, from Latin eligere to choose — more at elect
• Date: 15th century
• 1.
  • a. qualified to participate or be chosen ; entitled <eligible to retire>
  • b. permitted under football rules to catch a forward pass <an eligible receiver>
• 2. worthy of being chosen ; desirable <an eligible young bachelor>
• ? eligibility noun
• ? eligible noun
• ? eligibly adverb

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