qualify /ˈkwɑːləˌfaɪ/ verb qualifies; qualified; qualifying
qualifies; qualified; qualifying
Learner's definition of QUALIFY
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a [+ object] : to give (someone) the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity使…合格;使…胜任 b [no object] : to have the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity : to have the qualifications to do something适合;合格;胜任 2
[no object] : to pass an exam or complete a course of study that is required in order to do something获得资格 —
often + as 3
a [no object] : to have the right to do, have, or be a part of something取得权利 —
often + for -
Town residents qualify for a discount on the tickets.镇上居民有权享受票价打折。
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To qualify for the contest, you must be at least 18 years old.要获得参赛资格,必须年满18周岁。
b [+ object] : to give (someone) the right to do, have, or be a part of something使…具有权利 —
often + for 4
[no object] : to have the skills that are required or do the things that are required to become a member of a team or to be allowed in a competition获得资格;获得比赛资格 -
Only those racers who qualify will continue to the next round.只有那些取得资格的赛跑选手才能进入下一轮比赛。
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She tried to get into the tournament, but she failed to qualify.她努力获得锦标赛的参赛资格,但是没能成功。
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often + for 5
a [no object] : to have all the necessary qualities to be thought of or described in a particular way具备资格;合适 —
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Does this shirt qualify as business attire?这件衬衫可以作为商务正装吗?
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Living in a camper for a weekend does not qualify as outdoor camping.在野营车里度过一个周末不能算是真正的户外野营。
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A 10-3 victory qualifies as a blowout.一场10:3的胜利堪称完胜。
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The book is too short to qualify as a novel.这本书篇幅太短,算不上是长篇小说。
b [+ object] : to give (someone or something) the right to be thought of or described in a particular way使具备资格;使合格 —
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[+ object] formal : to make (a statement) more specific or limited in meaning or effect使(陈述)更具体;修正 7
[+ object] grammar : to limit or describe the meaning of (a word or group of words) : modify修饰;限定