not having the right to do sth or have sth, because you do not have the necessary qualifications, are not the right age, etc. 不合格的;无资格的◆She was ineligible for the grant because her business was too small. 由於她的业务太小,她无资格获得赠款。OPPeligible ▸ineligibility /ɪnˌelɪdʒəˈbɪləti/