詞語：better
better是什麼意思
簡明英漢詞典
better
[5betE]
adj.
較好的
adv.
更好的, 更多的, 更佳的
美國傳統詞典[雙解]
better
bet.ter 1
AHD:[bμt「…r]
D.J.[6bet*]
K.K.[6bWt+]
adj.（形容詞）
good的比較級形式
(1)Greater in excellence or higher in quality than another of the same class, set, or kind.
較好的：與其他同類相比具有更高或更好品質的
(2)More useful, suitable, or desirable than another or others:
較適合的：比另一個或其他的相比更有用、更適合：
found a better way to go; a suit with a better fit than that one.
找到一條更好的路；比那件更合適的衣服
(3)More highly skilled or adept than another or others:
較擅長的：比另一個或其他的具有更高技能的：
I am better at math than English.
和英語相比我更擅長數學
(4)Greater or larger:
較多的，較大的：
argued for the better part of an hour.
爭論了大半個小時
(5)More advantageous or favorable than others; improved:
更有益的：比其他的更有利或更有益的；改進的：
a better chance of success.
更好的成功機會
(6)Healthier or more fit than before:
較健康的：比以前更健康或適應的：
The patient is better today.
病人今天好些了
adv.（副詞）
well2的比較級形式
(1)In a more excellent way.
較佳地
(2)To a greater extent or degree:
達到更高的程度：
better suited to the job; likes it better without sauce.
更適應該職業；更喜歡不加醬汁的
(3)To greater advantage; preferably:
更好地：達到更有利程度；偏愛地：
a deed better left undone.
做總比不做好
(4)More:
多於：
It took me better than a year to recover.
一年多以後我才恢復過來
n.（名詞）
(1)One that is greater in excellence or higher in quality than another or others.
較優者：與其他的相比在優秀程度上更強或更好的東西
(2)A superior, as in standing, competence, or intelligence.
較優者：地位、名望、能力或智慧更高的人
v.（動詞）
bet.tered， bet.ter.ing， bet.ters
v.tr.（及物動詞）
(1)To make better; improve:
使更好；改善：
trying to better conditions in the prison; bettered myself by changing jobs.See Synonyms at improve
努力改善監獄的條件；調換工作以便完善自己參見 improve
(2)To surpass or exceed.
優於或超過
v.intr.（不及物動詞）
To become better.
變得更好
習慣用語
for the better
Resulting in or aiming at an improvement:
好轉，改善：造成或目的在於改善的：
Her condition took a turn for the better.
她的情況有所改善
had better
Usage Problem Ought to; must:
【用法疑難】 應該；必須：
We had better go before the storm becomes worse.
在暴風雨更大之前我們最好就走
think better of
To change one's mind about (a course of action) after reconsideration.
對…有更高評價：重新考慮之後改變對（一行為過程）的看法
語源
(1)Middle English
中古英語
(2)from Old English betera * see bhad-
源自 古英語 betera *參見 bhad-
用法
The phrase had better is acceptable, as long as the had or its contraction is preserved: You had better do it or You'd better do it, but not You better do it. See Usage Note at best, rather
詞組had better 中，要保留使用 had 或其縮寫形式才能被接受： you had better do it 或 you'd better do it， 而不是 you better do it 參見 best， rather
基本詞義
better
bet.ter 2
AHD:[bμt「…r]
D.J.[6bet*]
K.K.[6bWt+]
n.（名詞）
Variant of bettor
bettor的變體
現代英漢詞典
better 1
[5betE(r)]
adj.
(good 的比較級）
更好的，較佳的
You're a better man than I am.
你比我好。
Well, nothing is better than that.
呵,那再好不過了。
Better late than never.(諺)
遲做總比不做好。
The better I know him, the more respect do I have for him.
我越是瞭解他,就越尊敬他。
習慣用語
be better than one's word
做的多於所許諾的
a better part of
過半
I haven't seen my tutor for the better part of a month!
我已經大半個月沒見到導師了!
詞性變化
better
adj.
(well 的比較級）
痊癒的
She'll be much better soon.
她會很快康復的。
better
adv.
(well 的比較級）
較好；更多；更好
This pair of shoes fit(s) you better.
這雙鞋子對你更合適。
She knows the story better than I.
那件事她知道得比我更清楚。
You look better in blue.
看來你穿藍色的衣服更好。
習慣用語
had better
最好；應該
We'd better not invite him.
我們最好不要邀請他。
You'd better stay at hospital for another few days.
你最好在醫院再住幾天。
Better have the operation right now.
你最好還是現在就動手術。
You'd better be there.
你最好在那裡。
You had better set off at once.
你還是馬上動身的好。
詞性變化
better
n.
(1)更好的人（或物）
the better of the two
兩者中的更好者
(2)更有經驗的人
better
vt.
改善；（使）改善
try to better last year's record
盡量超過去年的記錄
The working conditions for the intelectuals have bettered a great deal.
知識分子的工作條件已經得到了很大改善。
習慣用語
better oneself
自求上進；賺更多的錢
基本詞義
better 2
[5betE(r)]
n.
打賭的人 （亦作： bettor）
現代英漢綜合大辭典
better
[5betE]
n.
(=bettor)打賭者
英文相關詞典
better
improvedpreferablesuperiorworse
[七國語言]英漢公共大詞典
better
較好的
美國傳統詞典
better
bet.ter 1
AHD:[bμt「…r]
D.J.[6bet*]
K.K.[6bWt+]
adj.
Comparative of good
(1)Greater in excellence or higher in quality than another of the same class, set, or kind.
(2)More useful, suitable, or desirable than another or others:
found a better way to go; a suit with a better fit than that one.
(3)More highly skilled or adept than another or others:
I am better at math than English.
(4)Greater or larger:
argued for the better part of an hour.
(5)More advantageous or favorable than others; improved:
a better chance of success.
(6)Healthier or more fit than before:
The patient is better today.
adv.
Comparative of well2
(1)In a more excellent way.
(2)To a greater extent or degree:
better suited to the job; likes it better without sauce.
(3)To greater advantage; preferably:
a deed better left undone.
(4)More:
It took me better than a year to recover.
n.
(1)One that is greater in excellence or higher in quality than another or others.
(2)A superior, as in standing, competence, or intelligence.
v.
bet.tered, bet.ter.ing, bet.ters
v.tr.
(1)To make better; improve:
trying to better conditions in the prison; bettered myself by changing jobs.See Synonyms at improve
(2)To surpass or exceed.
v.intr.
To become better.
習慣用語
for the better
Resulting in or aiming at an improvement:
Her condition took a turn for the better.
had better
Usage Problem Ought to; must:
We had better go before the storm becomes worse.
think better of
To change one's mind about (a course of action) after reconsideration.
語源
(1)Middle English
(2)from Old English betera * see bhad-
用法
The phrase had better is acceptable, as long as the had or its contraction is preserved: You had better do it or You'd better do it, but not You better do it. See Usage Note at best, rather
基本詞義
better
bet.ter 2
AHD:[bμt「…r]
D.J.[6bet*]
K.K.[6bWt+]
n.
Variant of bettor
英漢船舶大詞典
better
n.改進
英漢航空大詞典
better
n.
英漢化學大詞典
better
adj.較好的,大半的;adv.較好地,大半地
英漢計算機大詞典
better
adj.較好的(大半的);adv.較好地(大半地)
英漢建築大詞典
better
adj.較好的,更多的
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