not having the right to do sth or have sth, because you do not have the necessary qualifications, are not the right age, etc.不合格的；无资格的◆She was ineligible for the grant because her business was too small.由于她的业务太小，她无资格获得赠款。OPPeligible ▸ineligibility /ɪnˌelɪdʒəˈbɪləti/