单词 | get the better of sb |
释义 | get the better of sb get the better of sb 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 sportF0 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 |
随便看 |
英语词典包含67674条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。