mid-15c., from Medieval Latin incompatibilis, from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + compatibilis (see compatible). Originally of benefices, "incapable of being held together;" sense of "mutually intolerant" is from 1590s. Related: Incompatibly.
双语例句
1. They feel strongly that their religion is incompatible with the political system.
他们强烈感受到他们的宗教信仰与政治体制不相称。
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2. Many institutions exchange information by hand because of incompatible computer systems.
由于计算机系统不兼容，许多机构通过人工方式进行信息交换。
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3. Democracy is incompatible with excessive, bureaucratic regimentation of social life.
受到过度的、官僚化的管制的社会生活中不存在民主。
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4. Their interests were mutually incompatible.
他们俩的利益相抵触。
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5. The hours of the job are incompatible with family life.
