| 释义 |
get the better of sb
get the better of sb
1 F0 to defeat someone in a competition: » He fought fiercely, but his opponent easily got the better of him.Thesaurus+: ↑Winning and defeating , ↑Scoring, winning and losing in sport2 F0 If a feeling gets the better of you, you cannot stop yourself from allowing that feeling to make you do something, despite knowing that what you are doing is wrong: » Her curiosity got the better of her and she opened the door and peeped inside.Thesaurus+: ↑Controlling and being in charge |