early 15c., "fit or proper to be chosen," from Old French eligible "fit to be chosen" (14c.), from Late Latin eligibilis "that may be chosen," from Latin eligere "choose" (see election). Related: Eligibly.
中文解释
1. 被选出的。
实用例句
1. Millions of householders are eligible to claim the new council tax benefit.
数百万房主都有资格申请新的市政税优惠。
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2. He is eligible now to file a motion for a new trial.
他现在有资格提议重新进行审判。
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3. 96 per cent of the eligible employees took up the offer.
符合条件的雇员有96%接受了这个条件。
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4. He has romanced some of the world's most eligible women.
