| 单词 | better |
| 释义 | better 1. adj., adv., n., & v. --adj (compar. of GOOD). 1. of a more excellent or outstanding or desirable kind (a better product; it would be better to go home). 2. partly or fully recovered from illness (feeling better). --adv (compar. of WELL(1)). 1. in a better manner (she sings better). 2. to a greater degree (like it better). 3. more usefully or advantageously (is better forgotten). --n 1. that which is better (the better of the two). 2. (usu. in pl.; prec. by my etc.) one's superior in ability or rank (take notice of your betters). --v 1. tr. improve on; surpass (I can better his offer). 2. tr. make better; improve. 3. refl. improve one's position etc. 4. intr. become better; improve. Phrases and idioms better feelings one's conscience. better half colloq. one's wife or husband. better off in a better (esp. financial) position. the better part of most of. for better or for worse on terms accepting all results; whatever the outcome. get the better of defeat, outwit; win an advantage over. go one better 1. outbid etc. by one. 2. outdo another person. had better would find it wiser to. Etymology: OE betera f. Gmc 2. n. (also bettor) a person who bets. |
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