eligible
adjective uk/ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/ us/ˈel.ə.dʒə.bəl/
C1 具备条件的;有资格的;合格的
having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions
Are you eligible for early retirement/maternity leave? 你符合提前退休/休产假的条件吗?
You might be eligible for a grant. 你或许有资格得到奖学金。
Only people over 18 are eligible to vote. 只有18岁以上的人才有资格投票。
(作为结婚对象)理想的,合适的
An eligible person is not married and is thought to be a suitable future marriage partner, especially because they are rich and attractive.
I can think of several eligible bachelors of my acquaintance. 在认识的人当中我能想到有几位条件不错的单身汉。
- More examples
- She hopes to be eligible for parole in 3 years.
- Is he eligible for a pension?
- A model prisoner, he became eligible for release after serving half his sentence.
- Is she eligible to enter the competition?
- Kernaghan is eligible to play for Eire.