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eligible

/ˈelɪdʒəbl/
el · i · gi · ble ˈel · ɪ · dʒə · bl
English Definition
adj. qualified, allowed
中文释义
有资格的,合格的
Significado en Español
elegible, apto
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How to use “eligible” in a sentence

Only members are eligible to vote.

只有会员有投票资格。

Students with good grades are eligible for the scholarship.

成绩好的学生有资格申请奖学金。

You must be twelve or older to be eligible for the camp.

必须年满十二岁才有资格参加这个营地。

He was not eligible to play because he had missed practice.

他因为缺席训练而没有资格上场。

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e(omit, exclude)+lig(choose, select)+ible(capable, able)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for the word eligible?

  1. A Qualified
  2. B Reluctant
  3. C Insignificant
  4. D Ineligible
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A — Qualified. “eligible” means adj. qualified, allowed

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Only students over sixteen are ______ to enter the contest.

  1. A forbidden
  2. B unable
  3. C unqualified
  4. D eligible
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D — eligible. “eligible” means adj. qualified, allowed

Common questions about “eligible”

What does “eligible” mean?

eligible — adj. qualified, allowed. In Chinese: 有资格的,合格的.

How do you pronounce “eligible”?

eligible is pronounced /ˈelɪdʒəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: el · i · gi · ble.

How do you use “eligible” in a sentence?

“eligible” means qualified, allowed. Examples: (1) Only members are eligible to vote. (2) Students with good grades are eligible for the scholarship. (3) You must be twelve or older to be eligible for the camp. (4) He was not eligible to play because he had missed practice.

What are synonyms for “eligible”?

qualified, fit — all close in meaning to eligible (adj. qualified, allowed).

Is “eligible” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. eligible appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “eligible”?

e(omit, exclude)+lig(choose, select)+ible(capable, able)

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