| 单词 | superior |
| 释义 | superior —superior /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/ aep /-ˈpɪr.i.ɚ/ adjective (BETTER) C1 better than average or better than other people or things of the same type: » This is clearly the work of a superior artist.» She was chosen for the job because she was the superior candidate.» For babies, breastfeeding is superior to bottle-feeding.» The government troops were superior in numbers (= there were more of them).→ COMPARE INFERIOR(Cf. ↑inferior) adjectiveThesaurus+: ↑Extremely goodC2 DISAPPROVING describes someone who believes that they are better than other people and acts in such a way: » a superior manner/smile» I can't bear Amanda - she's so superior.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing arrogance and conceit , ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑BoastingThesaurus+: ↑Feeling morally superior• • • Extra Examples:» Although badly out-numbered by the enemy, we had vastly superior firepower.» She thinks she's morally superior to the rest of us.» This cheese is vastly superior to the other.» They only employ a very superior kind of nanny.» They make superior outdoor products.adjective (HIGHER) ► F0 higher in rank or social position than others: » The soldier was reported to his superior officer for failing in his duties.Thesaurus+: ↑Position and status in groups and organizationsThesaurus+: ↑Important people and describing important people , ↑Famous people , ↑Wealthy peoplenoun [C] ► C1 a person or group of people who are higher in rank or social position than others: » I will pass your complaint on to my superiors.Thesaurus+: ↑Position and status in groups and organizationsThesaurus+: ↑Important people and describing important people , ↑Famous people , ↑Wealthy people |
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