a person who is eligible for something or to do something, is able to have or do it because they have the right qualifications, are the right age, etc. 有资格的；合格的；具备条件的 - eligible (for something)
Only those over 70 are eligible for the special payment. 只有 70 岁以上的人才有资格领取这项专款。 The new regulations made a lot of prisoners eligible for early release. 新规定使许多囚犯有资格提前释放。 You are not considered eligible for legal aid. 你没有资格获得法律援助。 - eligible (to do something)
When are you eligible to vote in your country? 在你们国家几岁才有资格投票选举呢？
- eligible (for something)
an eligible young man or woman is thought to be a good choice as a husband/wife, usually because they are rich or attractive （指作为结婚对象）合意的，合适的，中意的
Word Originlate Middle English: via French from late Latin eligibilis, from Latin eligere ‘choose’, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + legere ‘to pick’.