competently
有能に
解説 Definition
有能で熟練した方法や態度で、効果的に何かを行うこと。効率的で上手に仕事をこなす様子。
Competently means in a skilled and effective way, without serious mistakes. It is often used for work, tasks, or performances that are done well enough to meet a good standard.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
まず形で覚えると残りやすいです。competent（有能な）に -ly が付いた副詞なので、「人の能力」ではなく「仕事のこなし方」を表します。She is competent なら人物評価、She handled it competently なら処理の仕方。完璧さや華やかさより、「必要な水準をきちんと満たして、そつなくこなす」感じが中心です。efficiently が速さ・無駄のなさに寄りやすいのに対し、competently は技能面で安心できるイメージで覚えると使い分けやすいです。
Start from `competent` and add `-ly`. That helps you remember it describes the way something is done, not the person. Compare `She is competent` with `She handled it competently`: the second one focuses on performance. It often suggests solid, reliable skill rather than speed or brilliance.
例文
She handled the crisis competently despite the challenging circumstances.
彼女は困難な状況にもかかわらず危機を上手に対処した。
The team competently managed the large-scale project within budget.
チームは予算内で大規模なプロジェクトを有能に管理した。
A competently trained nurse can provide excellent patient care.
十分に訓練された看護師は優れた患者ケアを提供できる。
competently の類義語・関連語
派生語
competently の語源・成り立ち Etymology
「competently」は competent＋-ly。competent はラテン語 competere に由来し、com-「共に」＋petere「求める」が「条件に合う・ふさわしい」へ発展した。compete や petition も同根で、「必要水準にきちんと届く」が『有能に』の芯にある。
"Competently" is built from "competent" and the adverb ending "-ly." "Competent" comes from Latin "competere," from "com-" meaning "together" and "petere" meaning "seek" or "strive for." It first had the idea of "being suitable" or "meeting what is required," which later became the sense of doing something well enough and properly. Related English words include "compete" and "petition."
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