Proficient



GRE 蓝宝 TOEFL

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GRE 红宝书

• adj. 熟练的, 精通的
• ［英］ adj. 熟练的, 精通的 ( well advanced in knowledge)
• ［记］ pro ( 在前) +ficient ( 做的) -> 做在别人前面 -> 熟练的
• ［同］ 同根词: sufficient ( 足够的) ;deficient ( 缺乏的) 派生词: proficiency ( n. 熟练, 精通)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin proficient-, proficiens, present participle of proficere to go forward, accomplish, from pro- forward + facere to make — more at pro-, do
• Date: circa 1590
• well advanced in an art, occupation, or branch of knowledge
• ? proficient noun
• ? proficiently adverb
• Synonyms:
  • proficient, adept, skilled, skillful, expert mean having great knowledge and experience in a trade or profession. proficient implies a thorough competence derived from training and practice <proficient in translating foreign languages>. adept implies special aptitude as well as proficiency<adept at doing long division>. skilled stresses mastery of technique<a skilled surgeon>. skillful implies individual dexterity in execution or performance<skillful drivers>. expert implies extraordinary proficiency and often connotes knowledge as well as technical skill<expert in the evaluation of wines>.

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