ef·fi·cient /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
(a.)有效的,效率高的;有能力的,能勝任的
efficient
有效
ef·fi·cient a. Causing effects; producing results; that makes the effect to be what it is; actively operative; not inactive, slack, or incapable; characterized by energetic and useful activity; as, an efficient officer, power.
The efficient cause is the working cause. --Wilson.
Syn: -- Effective; effectual; competent; able; capable; material; potent.
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Ef·fi·cient n. An efficient cause; a prime mover.
God . . . moveth mere natural agents as an efficient only. --Hooker.
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efficient
adj 1: being effective without wasting time or effort or expense;
"an efficient production manager"; "efficient engines
save gas" [ant: inefficient]
2: able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively;
"people who will do nothing unless they get something out
of it for themselves are often highly effective
persons..."-G.B.Shaw; "effective personnel"; "an efficient
secretary"; "the efficient cause of the revolution" [syn:
effective]