proficiency
UK/prә'fiʃәns/US
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Definitions
n.
A high degree of skill or competence in something, especially a learned ability.
精通，熟练（程度）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpro- (forward) + fic (fac, 'make/do') + -iency (state) = 'the state of making progress, advancing.' Latin proficere meant 'to make headway, get ahead.' Proficiency is how far forward you've advanced in a skill. See proficient.
Root fac still carries 273 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.language proficiency语言能力
- 2.demonstrate proficiency展示熟练程度
- 3.level of proficiency熟练程度
- 4.proficiency test水平测试
Example Sentences
- 1.
The job requires a high level of proficiency in English.
- 2.
She demonstrated remarkable proficiency with the software.