( ˈcompetency, less frequent ) [, ]the ability to do sth well称职；胜任◆He shows a high level of competence in English.他表现出很高的英语水平。◆professional/technical competence专业／技术能力◆competence-based pay(= pay that goes up as the employee's level of ability and skill rises)按能力支付的薪酬 () ( ˈcompetency, less frequent ) [] a skill that you need in a particular job or for a particular task技能；本领◆The seminars are designed to develop specific management competences.研讨会旨在开发具体的管理技能。 [] the power that a court, an organization or a person has to deal with sth（法庭、机构或人的）权限，管辖权◆What employees do after work is outside the firm's area of competence.下班后员工做什么不在公司的管辖范围。