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eligible

/ˈelɪdʒəbl/
English Definition
adj. qualified, allowed
中文释义
有资格的,合格的
Example Sentence

Only students who have completed the prerequisite course are eligible to enroll in the advanced physics seminar.

只有完成先修课程的学生才有资格报名参加高级物理研讨会。

Synonyms
qualified entitled permitted
Antonyms
ineligible unqualified
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e(omit, exclude)+lig(choose, select)+ible(capable, able)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “eligible”?

  1. A Causing anxiety or uneasiness
  2. B Not producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities
  3. C Having all parts; v. to finish
  4. D Qualified, allowed
Show answer

D — Qualified, allowed. “eligible” means qualified, allowed.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “qualified, allowed”?

  1. A complete
  2. B unproductive
  3. C eligible
  4. D unsettling
Show answer

C — eligible. “eligible” means qualified, allowed.

Common questions about “eligible”

What does “eligible” mean?

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

How do you pronounce “eligible”?

eligible is pronounced /ˈelɪdʒəbl/.

How is “eligible” used in a sentence?

Only students who have completed the prerequisite course are eligible to enroll in the advanced physics seminar. (只有完成先修课程的学生才有资格报名参加高级物理研讨会。)

What are synonyms for “eligible”?

qualified, entitled, permitted — all close in meaning to eligible (qualified, allowed).

What is the opposite of “eligible”?

ineligible, unqualified — each the opposite of eligible (qualified, allowed).

Is “eligible” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. eligible is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “eligible”?

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

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