competency和ability都有能力的意思,但是使用的地方不同,区别可以从以下例子看出:
I know you have ability to get in this game, but you have to pass their test, they have competency requirements. 我知道你有能力进入这个游戏,但你必须通过他们的测试,他们有能力资格要求。
competency n. the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually 具备体力或脑力的资质,资格 ability n. possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done 拥有做某事的能力(尤指脑力方面)