literate

形容词

UK/ˈlɪt.ᵊr.ət/
US/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ət/

定义 literate 形容词

  1. C2

    Having the ability to read and write.

    • Only 25% of the country's population is able to read and write.

    • The court was informed that the defendant was not literate, had received minimal education, and was unemployed.

    • Promoting literacy is a crucial component to the progress of society.

  2. Possessing knowledge or competence in a particular subject or area of expertise.

    • Some individuals possess a high level of financial literacy and already manage their own investment portfolios.

    • Teenagers who are very active online are media literate, but they lack sound judgment regarding the media.

    • Companies must improve the digital literacy of their employees to adapt to the rapidly changing technology.