Proficient 用法详解
一、基本含义
Proficient 是一个形容词,表示“熟练的;精通的”,通常用于描述某人在某项技能、语言或活动中具备较高水平的能力。
二、常见搭配
- proficient in + 领域/技能:这是最常用的结构。
She is proficient in Spanish and French.
- highly / very / quite proficient:加强程度。
He is highly proficient at playing the piano.
- become / grow proficient:表示逐渐变得熟练。
With practice, you’ll become proficient in coding.
三、典型例句
- After six months of training, he became proficient in data analysis.
- Are you proficient in using Excel?
- The job requires candidates who are proficient in at least two programming languages.
- She’s not just good—she’s truly proficient in classical guitar.
四、近义词与辨析
Proficient 与以下词语相近,但有细微差别:
- Skilled:强调通过训练获得的能力,适用范围更广。
- Competent:指达到基本要求,能胜任工作,但不一定出色。
- Expert:比 proficient 程度更高,指专家级水平。
A competent driver can handle normal traffic; a proficient driver handles complex situations smoothly; an expert might be a race car driver.
五、使用注意事项
✅ 正确用法:proficient in(不是 *proficient at* 或 *proficient on*,尽管口语中偶尔有人误用)。
❌ 错误示例:He is proficient at English. (应改为:He is proficient in English.)