c. 1600, from Old French inepte (14c.) or directly from Latin ineptus "unsuitable, improper, absurd, awkward, silly, tactless," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + aptus "apt" (see apt). Related: Ineptly; ineptness.
双语例句
1. She was left feeling inept and inadequate.
她被弄得感到笨拙无能。
来自《权威词典》
2. Whan an inept remark to make on such a formal occasion.
在如此正式的场合,怎么说这样不恰当的话.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. He was an inept politician.
他是个无能的政客.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. He's quite inept at tennis.
他打网球太笨.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5. He was inept and lacked the intelligence to govern.