基本释义:
英 [ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n]美 [ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n]
词典扩展 短语搭配 权威例句 实用例句
"Do you have any qualifications?"—"Yes, I'm certified to teach high school."
“你有资格吗?”—“有,我有资格教高中。”
She has met the minimum educational requirements for qualification.
她已达到了资格取得所需的最低教育水准。
Responsibility and reliability are necessary qualifications, as well as a friendly and outgoing personality.
责任感和可靠性是必需的素质,友善和外向的性格也必不可少。
The empirical evidence considered here is subject to many qualifications.
这里所考虑的经验证据有许多限制条件。
Lucy Thomson, 16, wants to study theatre but needs more qualifications.
露西·汤姆森16岁,想学戏剧,但还需要通过更多的资格考试。
词根:qualify
adj.
qualified 合格的;有资格的
qualifying 使具有资格的
n.
qualifier 限定词,[语] 限定语;取得资格的人;修饰语
v.
qualified 限制(qualify的过去分词);描述;授权予
vi.
qualify 取得资格,有资格
vt.
qualify 限制;使具有资格;证明…合格
n.资格;条件;限制;赋予资格
membership / limitation / capacity / condition / restriction
qualification eligibility 【导航词义:资格】
例1: Henry has no qualifications to teach college students.
亨利不具备教大学生的资格。
例2: There have been questions about her qualifications to lead the department.
她领导该部门的能力受到了质疑。
例3: He gained a qualification in marketing.
他取得了营销学方面的文凭。
例1: Her qualifications and experience confirmed her eligibility for the job.
她的资历和经验证明她适合做这项工作。
例2: I'll have to check his eligibility to take part.
我得核查一下他是否有资格参加。
例3: Who is our main contact for eligibility questions?
有关资格的问题,谁是我们的主要联系人?
1. qualification and experience 资历
2. Qualification Certificate 资格证 ; 资格证书 ; 资质证书 ; 鉴定合格证
3. qualification certificate 资格证书
4. JOB QUALIFICATION 任职资格 ; 岗位技能 ; 岗位要求 ; 任职要求
5. qualification share 资历股份
6. qualification test 资格考试;合格试验;质量鉴定试验
7. Enterprise qualification 企业资质 ; 企业天资 ; 企业天分 ; 企业资量
8. post qualification 资格后审 ; 任职资格
9. academic qualification 学历;学术资格
10. Qualification & Experience 职位要求 ; 任职资格
11. pass qualification examinations 通过资格考试 ; 通过资历测验
12. welding procedure qualification 焊接工艺评定;焊接程序评定
13. professional qualification 专业资格;职称等级
14. qualification process 鉴定过程 ; 认定手续 ; 审核过程
15. certificate of qualification 合格证书
16. enterprise qualification 企业资质
17. procedure qualification 工艺评定;程序评定
qualification与以下词性连用
n.
qualification for a job 任职资格;岗位技能
standards for qualification 素质标准
adj.
necessary qualification 必备的素质
prep.
without qualification 无条件地;毫无保留地
1. The qualification has gained currency all over the world.
这种资格在全世界都得到了普遍认可。《牛津词典》
2. He left school with no formal qualifications.
他离开学校没有获得正式学历。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
3. Well, in the first place he has all the right qualifications.
噢,首先,他符合一切条件。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
4. What qualifications do you have that make you feel you will be successful in this field?
你具备些什么条件,使你觉得会在这一领域中取得成功?《期刊摘选》
5. I can recommend him without qualification.
我可以毫无条件地推荐他.《期刊摘选》
6. The number of young people obtaining qualifications has remained static or decreased
获得资格证的年轻人数量一直维持不变或出现下降。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》
7. Exceptionally, students may be accepted without formal qualifications.
在特殊情况下,也可能接受无正式文凭的学生。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
8. University degree or similar professional qualification in vehicle engineering or marketing, MBA as a plus.
大学本科或同等学力,车辆工程或市场营销专业, mba优先.《期刊摘选》
9. This provision shall not apply to transfer of director's qualification shares.
该条文不适用于转让董事的资格股.《期刊摘选》
10. The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience.
薪金将依资历和经验而定。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
11. Studying for new qualifications is one way of advancing your career.
为提高学历而进修是促进事业发展的一个办法。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
12. Lose the qualification of member representative.
一丧失会员代表资格.《期刊摘选》
13. One of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree.
入学资格之一是拥有一个学位.《期刊摘选》
14. There are two types of qualification ─ either is acceptable.
有两种资格证明——任何一种都可以接受。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
15. Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job.
教学经验是担任这项工作的必备条件。《牛津词典》
16. Nurses in training should be given a guarantee of employment following qualification.
接受培训的护士取得资格后应有工作保障。《牛津词典》
17. But what is the best way to exploit your qualification?
但怎样才能最充分地利用这一资质?
18. academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications
学术 / 教育 / 专业 / 职业资历《牛津词典》
19. He has no formal teaching qualifications.
他没有正规的教学资历证明。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
20. This statement requires qualification and clarification.
这份陈述需要进行限定和澄清。《柯林斯高阶英语词典》
21. They had every qualification for success.
他们具备获得成功的各种条件。《新英汉大辞典》
22. Last year, one in five boys left school without a qualification
去年,五分之一的男孩没有获得资格证书就离校了。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》
23. Responsibility and reliability are necessary qualifications...
有责任感、值得信赖是必备的素质。《柯林斯高阶英语词典》
24. We support the plan, with the qualification that It'should be done more cheaply.
我们支持这项计划, 限定条件是实施该项计划要更经济一点.《期刊摘选》
25. The Bulgarian national qualification contest of the 20th "Chinese Bridge", a major international Chinese professional competition for foreign university students, was held in Sofia on Sunday.
第20届“汉语桥”世界大学生中文专业大赛保加利亚全国资格赛于周日在索非亚举行。
26. The opportunities available will depend on your previous work experience and qualifications.
能否有机会要看你的工作经历和学历。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
27. You have all qualifications to do the job.
你有资格做这份工作.《简明英汉词典》
28. Lucy wants to study medicine but needs more qualifications.
露西希望学医,但是需要通过更多的资格考试。《柯林斯高阶英语词典》
29. In some cases, students may need to be recommended by their school or a teacher as part of the qualification process.
在某些情况下,学生可能需要通过学校或老师的推荐才能获得资格。
30. Advertisers sometimes offset or counterbalance an exaggerated claim with a disclaimer—a qualification or condition on the claim.
"广告商有时会通过补偿或者免责的形式,即对索赔要求的一种限定或条件,来平衡夸大的说辞。
31. to acquire/gain/get/obtain/have/hold qualifications
获得 / 取得 / 得到 / 拿到 / 拥有 / 持有资格《牛津词典》
32. A victory in this game will earn them qualification for the World Cup.
这场比赛的胜利将使他们取得世界杯的参赛资格。《牛津词典》
33. Language qualifications : English, with knowledge of French and Spanish desirable.
语言条件 -- 英语, 如能同时掌握法语和西班牙语则更为合适.《期刊摘选》
34. This is good news, but it has an important qualification.
这是好消息,但有一个重要限定条件。
35. The empirical evidence considered here is subject to many qualifications...
此处提及的实验证据有诸多限制条件。《柯林斯高阶英语词典》
36. They can affect a person ’ s ability to get a job and qualification for benefits.
这些处罚会影响一个人取得某工作或资格以获益的能力。《15年12月四级真题(第一套)| 阅读》
37. a nursing/teaching, etc. qualification
护理、教学等资格《牛津词典》
38. What are the qualifications for an airline pilot?
当一名民航飞机驾驶员要具备哪些条件?《期刊摘选》
39. I accept his theories, but not without certain qualifications.
我接受他的理论,但并非毫无保留。《牛津词典》
40. The other qualification is bankruptcy costs.
另外一个限制是破产成本
41. Doing so will help you analyze your background and qualifications for the position.
这样做可以帮助自己分析你所求职职位的背景和合格条件.《期刊摘选》
42. You must first decide your aim in getting a language qualification.
首先你要确定你获取语言证书的目的。
43. He left school with no formal qualifications .
他离开学校没有获得正式学历。《牛津词典》
44. She has a formidable list of qualifications.
她有一长串令人敬畏的资历。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
45. Farmer's list of qualifications for life represent actions and behaviors.
法默对生命列出的限制性条件清单描述的是行动和行为.《期刊摘选》
46. But at least a plausible qualification can be demonstrated.
不过,至少可以证明其具备似乎可信的资格。
47. I've got an Associate Professor's Qualification Certificate.
我获得了副教授资格证书。
48. Materials and equipments to be used should be provided with texture specification and certificate of qualification.
对所有使用材料设备等要有材质证明和产品合格证书方可使用.《期刊摘选》
49. Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications.
就这项工作而言,经验比纸面上的资格重要。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
50. I was terrible at school and left with few academic qualifications
我的学习成绩一塌糊涂,离校时几乎没有学历。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》
51. Most men and women are forced to perform parts for which they have no qualification.
绝大多数的男人和女人都被迫部分地表演了本不属于他们的禀赋的言行.《期刊摘选》
52. China's qualification penalty types of pertinency, simple and contents of deprivation of political rights.
目前我国的资格刑种类简单并且针对性不强, 剥夺政治权利的内容不尽合理.《期刊摘选》
53. These are the qualifications for entering a university.
这些是大学入学的资格限制(条件).《期刊摘选》
54. She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications.
她因资历适合而获选担任这项工作。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
55. What certificates of technical qualifications have you obtained?
您都得到了什么技术资格?《期刊摘选》
56. Dynamic qualification has broad implications.
动态鉴定有着广泛的含义。
57. What qualifications have you get?
你有什么样的资格条件?《期刊摘选》
58. She has met the minimum educational requirements for qualification.
她已达到了资格取得所需的最低教育水准。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
59. Professional Qualification of Aid Design, proficient in AutoCAD.
职业资格证书——辅助设计绘图员(级技能), 熟练的CAD制图能力.《期刊摘选》
60. Any qualifications?.
取得过什么资格吗?。《15年12月四级真题(第二套)| 听力》
61. Requiring companies to make gender the primary qualification for board membership will inevitably lead to less experienced private sector boards.
要求公司将性别作为董事会成员资格的首要条件,将不可避免地导致私营部门董事会经验不足。
62. Worse, many lessons are taught by teachers with no relevant qualification.
更糟糕的是,很多学科的执教老师并不具备相关的资质。
63. But the success needs qualification.
然而成功也要有资格限制。
64. They acknowledged Jack's qualification for his post.
他们承认杰克在他职位上的资格.《期刊摘选》
65. What qualifications have you got to apply for this job?
申请这个工作你所具有的条件是什么?《期刊摘选》
66. Following qualification, he worked as a social worker.
通过资格考试认证之后,他做了一名社会工作者。《柯林斯高阶英语词典》
67. The contract has several qualifications for both parties.
该合同对双方都提出了几个限制性条件.《简明英汉词典》
68. Leo: I have a tourism qualification...
利奥:我有导游资历证书。
69. Previous experience is not an essential qualification for the job.
以前的经验不是获得这份工作的必要条件.《期刊摘选》
70. She has the qualifications for admission to the college.
她具备进入该学院的条件.《辞典例句》
71. We're looking for people who have experience rather than paper qualifications.
我们要找有经验的人,而不是有文凭的人。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》
72. The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made.
作决定时要考虑候选人的经历和资格。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
73. The professional man or woman possesses distinctive qualifications.
职业男性和职业女性之间具有明显不同的技能和资质条件.《期刊摘选》
74. I feel sure that in terms of qualification, ability and experience, you are absolutely suited to the position we have in mind.
我确信就资历、能力和经验而言,你是做这份工作最合适的人选。
75. But, in my view, the most important thing is your own qualifications and skills.
但是, 从我的观点来看, 最重要的还是你自己的条件和技术.《期刊摘选》
76. Similarly, also, in the electoral qualifications in modern parliamentary states.
这也表现在现代的代议制的国家的选举资格上面.《英汉非文学 - 家庭、私有制和国家的起源》
77. These special qualifications, appointment must be approved by the competent authority approval to be effective.
这些特殊资格条件, 必须经录用主管机关批准才能有效.《期刊摘选》
78. We all dread the oral qualification exam.
大家都怕口语资格考试。
79. The plan was approved without qualification.
这项计划获得无条件批准。《牛津词典》
80. TEC and design engineer on new painting supplier qualification.
协助产品设计工程师确认新喷涂供应商的资格.《期刊摘选》
81. Establishing qualification: Wenan is agricultural town , which has 100 thousand units of area for growing foodstuff.
建设条件: 文安县是农业大县, 拥有10万亩绿色食品小杂粮生产基地.《期刊摘选》
82. In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications.
担任这项工作,经验比文凭更重要。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
83. What sort of qualifications do you need for the job?
做这项工作需要什麽资格?《期刊摘选》
84. The ability to impart knowledge and command respect is the essential qualification for teachers.
传授知识并博得尊敬的能力对老师们来说是基本的条件。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
85. Jack has obtained a medical qualification.
杰克取得了行医资格证书.《简明英汉词典》
86. W: There aren’t any interpreters I know who don’t have professional qualifications and training.
女:我认识的口译员没有不具备专业资格并经过训练的。《16年6月六级真题(第一套)| 听力》
87. Participates in new supplier evaluation and qualification process.
参与新供应商的评估和认证过程.《期刊摘选》
88. Please give me a feedback at your earliest convenience if my qualifications meet your requirements.
如果我的条件达到了贵方要求,请尽快给我一个答复.《期刊摘选》
89. The empirical evidence considered here is subject to many qualifications
此处提及的实验证据有诸多限制条件。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》
90. A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job.
学历不足可能成为谋职的主要障碍。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
91. Qualifications of assistant district trainers should be consistent with those of the district trainer.
助理地区训练人的资格应与地区训练人一致.《期刊摘选》
92. The empirical evidence considered here is subject to many qualifications.
此处提及的实验证据有诸多限制条件。《柯林斯例句》
93. She kept on at him to get some qualifications.
她不停跟他说,让他去考取一些资格证书。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》
94. Would some people be better off doing a practical qualification?
学一些实用的技术,一些人的生活会更好吗?
95. It has senior managerial personnel of the branch with the relevant qualifications specified by CIRC.
具有符合中国保监会规定任职资格条件的分支机构高级管理人员.《期刊摘选》
96. We need a truck driver, and your qualifications are perfect for us.
我们需要一名卡车司机, 您的条件完全符合我们的要求.《辞典例句》
97. Although the league tournament last act's proximity, the Asian crown qualifications compete also enter the superheating.
虽然联赛尾声的接近, 亚冠资格的争夺也进入到白热化.《期刊摘选》
98. He lacks the qualifications for the post.
他不具备担任这一职务的资格.《简明英汉词典》
99. The county might be deprived of the qualification because of inferior leaders and inadequate achievements.
如果领导不力,工作成效差,则有可能失去重点县资格.《期刊摘选》
100. Other qualifications specified by the CIRC and the SAFE.
中国保监会和国家外汇局规定的其他条件.《期刊摘选》
101. We support the plan, but with the qualification that It'should be done more cheaply.
我们支持这项计划, 但有个条件,那就是它必须以更低廉的费用完成.《期刊摘选》
102. The son , Jesus Christ, is without qualification both true God and true man.
圣子, 即耶稣基督, 没有真的上帝和真的人的限制.《期刊摘选》
103. The system included qualification , examination, recommendation , registration, verification, training, terms of service , rank and salary.
县长选拔与任用制度主要包括考试 、 荐举、资格 、 登记与检定 、 训练 、 任期 、 官等官俸等.《期刊摘选》
104. There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable.
有两种资格证明—任何一种都可以接受。《牛津词典》
105. Entrepreneurs are mostly academic rejects with no qualifications.
企业家大都学习不好、拿不到资格证书.《期刊摘选》
106. Have manufacturing particular kind the qualification of car of type of special car canister.
具有生产特种专用汽车罐式运输车的资格.《期刊摘选》
107. They will be encouraged to mix academic A-levels with vocational qualifications...
将鼓励他们在取得优秀学习成绩的同时也要获得一定的职业资质。《柯林斯高阶英语词典》
108. Set up employee qualification training evaluation plan for logistics Warehouse responsible for implementation.
制定仓库员工资质培训及评定计划并负责实施.《期刊摘选》
109. He was a poor performer at school and left with no qualifications.
他在校学习成绩不好,没有毕业就离开学校。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
110. One state after another removed religious and property qualifications for voting.
一个州接着一个州废除了对选举权所附加的宗教信仰与财产数量的限制.《期刊摘选》
111. The important qualification concerns that word “everything”.
(反数据库中)重要的限定(qualification)在于“一切”这个词。
112. It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications.
遗憾的是那么多年轻人不能毕业。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
113. He insisted that such a qualification had no place in the President's message.
他硬说总统的电文是不应该包括上述的限制语.《辞典例句》
114. What do you think about your qualifications?
你认为你的条件 如何 ?《期刊摘选》
115. Of all the applicants, she alone had the right qualifications.
在所有的申请人, 只有她符合条件.《期刊摘选》
116. Anyone engaged in exploring and mining of mineral resources shall meet the prescribed qualifications.
从事矿产资源勘查和开采的,必须符合规定的资质条件.《期刊摘选》
117. That time with him is my qualification to write this book.
我和他曾经相处过一段时间,所以才能写出这本书。《柯林斯高阶英语词典》
118. In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications .
担任这项工作,经验比文凭更重要。《牛津词典》
119. Interviewer: what's your qualification?
面试官:你的学历是什么?
1. a recognized qualification
一份获得认可的资格证明
2. It's a tough exam, so the end product is a worthwhile qualification.
这个考试很难,因此最终获得的那张资格证书很有价值。
3. Back in the day there was mortgage pre-qualification and it was done by real estate agents.
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4. "I felt the only real qualification to join this trip would be toughness, " says Ridgeway.
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5. qualification for the World Cup finals
取得世界杯决赛资格
6. Keshi, who masterminded Togo's maiden World Cup qualification in 2006, took charge of Mali last month.
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7. Subject to reaching the required standard, recruits would receive a social work qualification after a year.
BBC: 'Fast-track high-fliers' into front-line social work
8. The Czech Republic, Lithuania and Liechtenstein are the other countries who will vie for qualification.
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9. With qualification for the Olympics already secured, the pressure was off the British team.
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10. Champions League qualification could be key to Spurs' hopes of keeping hold of Bale.
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11. Last November, Central YMCA Qualifications announced plans for a UK qualification in body image.
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12. So if you're impure at home and just minding your own business, it's no big deal. It's only a problem if you decide you want to go to the sanctuary. So purity and impurity are states of qualification or disqualification for contact with sancta.
如果在家的时候不纯洁,一心只关注自己的事情,这倒不是什么大事,只有当你想去圣所的时候,才是个问题,因此纯洁和不纯洁只是表明了,你是否有资格接触圣所。旧约导论课程节选 : 耶鲁公开课
13. The lower performers leave school at 15 with a basic qualification, usually in practical skills.
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14. But he cannot afford to pay for the three-year distance-learning qualification program offered by the government.
VOA : standard.2010.02.25
15. that you could have a bona fide occupational qualification,
这项工作就适用法定职业要求。SpeakingMax英语口语达人 : 退休很神奇
16. Now adding that qualification opens the door to a worry.
加上这个量的修饰词,烦恼随之而来。死亡课程节选 : 耶鲁公开课
17. Morocco are one of the dark horses of the World Cup and were unbeaten during their qualification.
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18. Race 4 My Place will be broken up into various grand prize qualification seasons, i.e.
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19. Evans and Vokes' goals have inspired Wales' Under-21 team to the brink of European Championship qualification.
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20. Morgan hit a superb 62-ball 76 against Holland on Wednesday which guaranteed Ireland's World Cup qualification.
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21. She financed her studies herself and in 2000 moved to London to complete her ACCA qualification.
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22. But in the early 1990s friends convinced him to get a qualification in computers.
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23. "In some confederations the qualification process has to start sooner, meaning very early 2010, " he said.
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24. This statement requires qualification and clarification.
这个声明需要限定和说明。
25. The company offers workplace training which has been approved as a nationally accredited vocational qualification.
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26. Brian Flynn's Wales Under-21 team have narrowly missed on qualification for the last two final competitions.
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27. An ear and an appetite for these sounds of sense is the first qualification of a writer, be it of prose or verse.
这些感性的声音的耳朵和胃口,是作家最基本的素质,不论是写散文还是诗歌。现代诗歌课程节选 : 耶鲁公开课
28. British law does not make tax status a qualification for sitting in the Lords.
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29. if the employer can show what is called a "Bona Fide Occupational Qualification", a BFOQ.
就是雇主能够证明存在“法定职业要求”,简称BFOQ。SpeakingMax英语口语达人 : 退休很神奇
30. Lithuania will provide Euro qualification opposition for Scotland for the fourth tournament in a row.
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31. Joe Biden was first elected 1972, so whatever Obama might lack in that qualification Biden brings.
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32. We also want to ensure the NPQH remains a highly regarded and sought-after qualification.
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33. A qualification in custodial care is useful for anyone contemplating a career in the prison service.
取得监管资格对想从事监狱服务工作的人很有用处。
34. To make matter worse,according to Sosa, the government has fired thousands of technicians from the state-owned oil company,PDVSA and replaced them with workers whose primary qualification is their loyalty to President Chavez.
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35. It was "not tenable" to have different standards for the same qualification, he said.
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36. For students, the main attraction of the subject is getting a qualification with hard-currency clout.
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37. Earlier in the day, he had the second farthest throw in the qualification round.
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38. The other qualification is bankruptcy costs.
另外一个限制是破产成本金融市场课程节选 : 耶鲁公开课
39. However, the report acknowledges that the UK degree is a "robust, internationally recognised qualification".
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40. But South African selectors relaxed their qualification rules last month and named him in both events.
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41. He took over Morocco a year ago with a mandate to secure World Cup qualification.
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42. They will also mean a better balance between controlled assessment and written exams for the qualification.
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43. This is the qualification foreigners need to enroll alongside local undergraduates at a Chinese university.
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