better　

“better”的中文翻译

词典解释

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a.(good和well的比较级)

1. 较佳的;更好的

They wanted better housing.

他们要求更好的住房。

2. 更适当的;更称心的

This is a better example than the first.

这个例子比第一个更恰当。

3. 健康状况有所好转的;健康恢复的

Are you feeling any better?

你觉得好一些吗?

ad.(well的比较级)

1. 更好地;更适当地

Try to do better next time.

下次争取做得更好些。

2. 较大程度地;更

Perhaps they like you better than me.

也许比起我来他们更喜欢你呢。

名词 n.

1. (人或事物)较优者,较好者[the S]

The weather has taken a turn for the better.

天气已经转好。

2. 上司们;长辈[P]

We were told to obey our betters.

吩咐我们要服从上司。

及物动词 vt.

1. 改善;改进;提高

He had tried hard to better his status, but failed.

他努力设法改善自己的地位,但未能成功。

2. 超过;胜过

不及物动词 vi.

1. 变得较好

Working conditions have bettered a lot.

工作条件已大为改善。

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