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adjective ˈbɛtəˈbɛdər 1More desirable, satisfactory, or effective. 更好的；更合意的；更令人满意的；更有效的 we're hoping for better weather tomorrow 希望能有更好的天气。 the new facilities were far better 新设备好多了。 I'm better at doing sums than Alice 我比艾丽斯更擅长算术。 Example sentencesExamples - I can't skip rope worth a damn, so this is one of the first things they're way better at than I am.
- They need to be more focused and the Irish are getting better at it, she says.
- So we are getting better at it, but when someone comes after you, you have to go back at them.
- The high street is getting better at delivering good, fashionable styles and is great for an instant trend hit.
- I think in these past five years, Mike and I have gotten much better at setting up grooves.
- Smaller, lighter cars are much better at taking evasive action and are therefore much less likely to crash at all.
- Darling's HOV lane is typical of a government better at style than substance.
- Every girl has something on her mind that she wishes she were better at, or did less or more of.
- Maybe Microsoft just happens to be truly better at security than Linux?
- Swindon is getting better at recycling but is still not good enough.
- Get someone else to do it preferably someone who is better at it than you are.
- Blood is better at killing bacteria than muscle, so addicts who insist on injecting are being told to hit a vein instead.
- As usual, expect me to steal many of Marcia's links, because she's much better at finding them than I am.
- We have the potential to be heard better, so we should take advantage of this.
- The movement that has always been best at spontaneity is going to have to become better at synthesis.
- We are getting better at being variety conscious, and supermarkets must display the variety at point of sale.
- Kim wasn't there, but luckily we're getting better at managing problems on our own.
- In actual fact we'll get better at doing all this stuff in future years, right?
- Unfortunately he's better at Playstation than I am, so I don't think I won anything.
- Now does that mean we all can't be a little better at what we do or be a little more responsible?
Synonyms superior, finer, of higher quality, greater, in a different class, one step ahead more acceptable, preferable, recommended informal a cut above, streets ahead, head and shoulders above, ahead of the pack/field - 1.1 More appropriate, advantageous, or well advised.
更合适的；更有利的；更稳妥的 there couldn't be a better time to take up this job 现在接受这份工作是最合适不过的了。 it might be better to borrow the money 借钱也许会更有利些。 Example sentencesExamples - Now they defiantly had a bigger advantage, and a better chance of winning.
- Both the winner and the runner-up will be seen to better advantage over a longer trip.
- So I thought it would be better to wait a little longer and have an appropriate time to do it.
- So you have the better advantage of learning a new art form and keeping in good shape.
- Such rates will be relied on, however, only where no better guide is appropriate or available.
- It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.
- Is it better to turn my computer off when I am not using it or leave it on all the time?
- It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence.
- I'll give it more thought, and try to present you with a better argument for the advantages.
- My message is that hostility can be turned to our advantage if we're better, smarter, wiser at the end of the season.
- It's better to go on to Bloworth Crossing, my favourite junction on the moors.
- Will he also explain how a fair tax burden delivers appropriate and better public services?
- Do you think it is better to be tall or short?
- What better time to take advantage of the tranquility and beauty of Siam Country Club!
- The runner up came from a long way back and should be seen to better advantage over an extended trip.
- There has never been a better time for singles to take advantage of their solo status.
- For the future, there has to be a better way of approving major municipal borrowing decisions.
- Apparently it's better to be in favour of marriage than to be against outrageous idiocy.
- Ever a favourite of mine, her eyeshadows have never been better.
- Instead, his flight team altered his projected route to take advantage of better winds.
Synonyms more advantageous, more suitable, more fitting, more appropriate, more useful, more valuable, more desirable
2predicative or as complement Partly or fully recovered from illness, injury, or mental stress. 康复的，好转的 his leg was getting better 他的腿伤日见好转。 Example sentencesExamples - Sadly, a lot of this is due to the over use of antibiotics for illnesses which would get better on their own.
- He is getting older and older, but he is better today than he was two years ago.
- The vice president has said he didn't regret cursing at the senator earlier this week, and said he felt better after the incident.
- She also says that where she is now is better because of recovery and rehabilitation facilities.
- If the scans show the injury is getting better, then we can take a risk and play him.
- Wishing both a great time and hoping that Jim's hand injury will soon get better.
- I'm better today but I ache all over and feel like a steam roller hit me.
Synonyms healthier, fitter, stronger, less ill well, cured, healed, recovered convalescent, recovering, on the road to recovery, making progress, progressing, improving informal on the mend, looking up
adverb ˈbɛtəˈbɛdər 1More excellently or effectively. 更好地；更有效地 Jonathon could do better if he tried 如果努力，乔纳森会做得更好。 sound travels better in water than in air 声音在水中比在空气中传播得更快。 instruments are generally better made these days 现在的仪器总体上比以前做得好。 Example sentencesExamples - They are likely to be more cosmopolitan, better educated and well travelled.
- Not a word about how we are going to better distribute the surplus water that the country already has.
- It has been shown that schoolkids who eat protein at breakfast concentrate better at school, and so learn better.
- Sound travels better and faster in water than in air, so the sea is a perfect place for acoustic advertising.
- Breast-fed babies breathe better if mom doesnt have allergies.
- Beck could see far better in the water now, the floodlights on the dock illuminating the water in front of him.
- Do you remember better in your first language?
- Cash for low income working parents can help their kids do better at school.
- Users don't learn to search better.
- It also showed that women hear better than men.
- Most teachers believe that students learn better when abstract concepts are taught using concrete materials or examples
- Men should travel to associate themselves better with the outside world and to find their place within it.
- We are here to help you do better in your translation business.
- A tennis coach shares tennis tips and instruction videos on how to play better tennis.
- The listener places a microphone near the specific source in which he/she wishes to hear better.
- Exercise will help improve your physical health and help you cope with stress better.
- In a study of 12 adults and three children, she determined they need hearing aids with a uni-directional microphone to better hear speech.
- With the advantage of the slope, Thanet played better in the second half.
- Two heads learn better than one.
- Dale asked the client a few questions to understand his needs better and made appropriate notes.
- Whilst sound carries better in water than in air, that hasn't stopped mammals from using sonar in the air too.
Synonyms to a higher standard, in a superior/finer way - 1.1 To a greater degree; more (used in connection with success or with desirable actions or conditions)
在更大程度上；更（指成功或理想的行动、条件等方面） I liked it better when we lived in the country 我更喜爱乡村生活。 well-fed people are better able to fight off infection 营养充足的人能更好地抵御感染。 Example sentencesExamples - Insect remains are better suited for fight against pests.
- They simply adapted to the conditions better and have now crept up on Ayr, who remain third and this season will go no higher.
- Cows don't like damp conditions, they milk better with the sun on their backs.
- He admits he finds it hard to share his life, saying he is independent, and even that he may be better suited to living alone.
- As I said, the players are better used to the conditions in the subcontinent.
- It was a stunning success, made better by the fact that we did not break off for food.
- Now may be a time better suited for prudence than paranoia.
- I would have to say yes, many people do like pets better than other people.
- I liked him better on television.
- I liked it better when it was called Pricewatch.
- How can I obtain employment that is better suited to my level of education?
- That's the only way we can make the living conditions of officers better.
- Cue Andrew, whose style of bowling suited the conditions far better.
- As the rain fell Carrickmore seemingly were able to cope with the adverse conditions better.
- Which crop is better suited; grain or sorghum?
- The way he has behaved here sometimes, though, you wonder if he would not be better suited to live action.
- Chen also asked for medical equipment to be placed in his glass box to better monitor his condition.
- Hopefully, the world will be better able to live with itself in peace.
- We would like to understand better the connection between gamma ray bursts and supernovae.
- E-learning is good for mass learning and development, but it's better suited to delivering training to ensure organizations comply with the latest rules
Synonyms more, to a greater degree - 1.2 More suitably, appropriately, or usefully.
更合适地；更有用地 the money could be better spent on more urgent cases 这笔钱用在更紧急的事情上更值得。 Example sentencesExamples - Won't all of it be money that could be better spent fixing schools and hospitals instead?
- I should have thought union time would be better spent fighting for better deals for those at the bottom of the tree.
- So there doesn't seem to be much harm in making them better and more useful.
- It was felt the money could have been better spent, and at a peace rally the flagpole was burned by protesters.
- There will be those who will automatically say that the money could be better spent in a city where there is so much that needs to be done.
- So the question is, would the money have been better spent if the Republicans hadn't gotten their way?
- Money would be better spent pumping up the manufacturing and service industries.
- Young believes profits are better spent finding and targeting new niches.
- Critics claim the programme is a soft option and say the money would be better spent on helping child victims of the offenders.
- The money could have been better spent if it had been spent sooner.
- I jovially implied that the money would be far better spent in a place like war ravaged Sudan.
- But patient groups believe that the money could be better spent on nursing staff and cleaners.
- Money would be much better spent on opening railway stations further out - like Calverley.
- He too believes the money would be better spent on prevention of disease.
- They say the money and time would be better spent trying to change sexual behaviour.
- Every penny spent on their administration is money that would be better spent on front-line services.
- I think the money would be better spent organising an event in Scotland.
- Put it another way - would your money have done better if the shares it was invested in had been chosen with a pin?
- Now I am all in favour of sport, but I believe that this money could be better spent.
- But it is likely to come with a hefty price tag, and the money may be better spent in a growth sector such as radio.
Synonyms more wisely, more sensibly, more suitably, more fittingly, more advantageously
noun ˈbɛtəˈbɛdər 1mass noun The better one; that which is better. 较好者，更好者 the Natural History Museum book is by far the better of the two 这两本书里，《自然博物馆》这一本要好得多。 you've a right to expect better than that 你有权要求比那更好的。 好转。 Example sentencesExamples - Most politicians are motivated by the wish to change things for the better: the bad hats stand out.
- I have high hopes that he will be able to change the way we look at sports, for the better.
- The world has been actively and consciously changed for the better in the past.
- The dumber android is the better, say experts.
- There were a lot of things that stayed the same and a lot of things that changed and for the better.
- Education brings about dialogue and hence the society could be changed for the better.
- Till then, think about it and try to change at least your attitude in favour of a better.
- If one was a great leader in some sense, did one really change the world for the better?
- Having been given to a boy instead of the expected girl, Mandi's life has changed for the better.
- That may be pushing it, but several facets have changed dramatically for the better.
- Who controls the purse strings and what the people in the companies aim at will hopefully be the only change and for the better.
- In a word, he altered all the poor girl's prospects, as we then hoped and believed, for the better.
2one's bettersdated, humorous One's superiors in social class or ability. 〈主旧或幽默〉上司们；比自己能力强的人 educating the young to respect their elders and betters 教育年轻人尊重长辈和上司。 Example sentencesExamples - Earlier middle classes had merely aped their social betters.
- Maybe my moral outlook is the result of general respect for elders and betters.
- For a brief moment this week, the European Parliament will have the option of accepting or rejecting the Commission that the elders and betters of the Union have offered for their approval.
- In return they are charged by their social betters with stifling all forms of working class discontent that might endanger the interests of capital.
- It is important to keep a sense of proportion about these things and, it seems to me, there are times when our elders and betters lose the run of themselves.
- If I do not believe my Elders and betters, those who are purported to be most wise, then who is there left to believe?
- What's worse is when these people are supposedly your elders and betters and making such a public show of it.
- Have more respect for your elders and betters, young one.
- The image of the First Minister sitting quietly in his place, listening to his elders and betters, describes the new relationship rather well.
- Learn respect for your elders and betters, child, or I will make sure you burn.
- Generally our messy shoulder length hair and denims invoked hostility and disdain from our elders and betters.
- The problem with the young scallywags of today is that they don't have any respect for their elders and betters.
- This, like calculus or reading Milton, is something the undergraduates have studied and learned to do from their elders and betters.
- They are starting to signal that to their elders and betters in the union movement, who have been brave enough to put a specific proposal to her in their post-election briefing.
- They are respected members of the community and for his family to see him ignoring and jeering his elders and betters is very disappointing.
- The hope is that this drama will prompt viewers to think twice about the way we view our elders and betters.
- He is a developing actor who should stick to playing the Artful Dodger for now, and leave Fagin to his elders and betters.
- Even the Parrot aimed to inculcate the habits of godliness and good behaviour, consideration for others, respect for ones elders and betters.
- Many young, bright and keen barristers would deeply resent the suggestion that they were incapable of doing the work for which their elders and betters are being so handsomely paid.
- To make Australian companies competitive, workers have to give up 100 years worth of gains and not question what we are told to do by our elders and betters.
verb ˈbɛtəˈbɛdər [with object]1Improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement) 提高，超过（现有或以前的水平或成绩） his account can hardly be bettered 他的阐述几乎完美无瑕。 bettering his previous time by ten minutes 比他上一次快十分钟。 Example sentencesExamples - His perimeter game has come under attack, but it's improving and he has worked tirelessly on bettering it.
- Whether it was the stinging backhand pass down the line, the finessed drop shot, or the intelligently placed first serves that arched in towards her opponent's midriff, her tactics and execution could hardly have been bettered.
- The recommendation - not for the Queen's second son but the village pub at Gate Helmsley near Stamford Bridge - could hardly be bettered.
- His achievement has never been bettered and the present holder has only three victories under his belt.
- All but one point from their entire tally came from play, a remarkable statistic and one that will hardly be bettered for some time.
- The world number one bettered her previous world mark of 120 kg set at last year's world championships.
- The 22-year-old then bettered her three previous performances at the French Open by beating the 10th seed en-route to the third round.
- His 60 was also a Royal Melbourne course record, bettering the previous mark by two strokes.
- The spectacle of two Morris Dancers running smack into each other could hardly be bettered for a belly laugh.
- Brady bettered his '01 numbers nearly across the board in '02, but that didn't translate into wins.
- He bettered all of his times from his previous meet and was fourth in the 11-12 boys high-point competition.
- The apparent ease at which he was scoring suggested he would have gone beyond the 300 barrier, but he was content with bettering his previous test-best score by exactly 100.
- It was a classic York v Scarborough encounter and as an exhibition of top-class league cricket it could hardly be bettered.
- Its timing could hardly have been bettered and should do a great deal to calm the fevered brows of the Lanarkshire club's supporters.
- But for a one-volume guide to a man who did more in a single lifetime than most could manage in 10, this authoritative and readable book could hardly be bettered.
- As an introduction to the exciting variety of African writing that is being produced now, this collection could hardly be bettered.
- He was unlucky not to receive an Oscar nomination for his touching and subtle performance, which betters any of his previous work.
- India retained the crown at the ninth SAF Games, finishing on the top of the medals tally but the gulf with neighbouring countries narrowed as they bettered their previous performances.
- Yet amazingly, scores were generally good and he enjoyed the day of his life, shooting a fabulous 84 gross, bettering his previous best personal performance by four shots to take division 2 honours.
- In reaching his mammoth score which bettered his previous personal best of 175 not out when playing for Tickhill, he faced 140 balls and hit 12 fours and 13 sixes.
- But as he reflected on his world title tussle the York ace remained upbeat about his silver-medal winning display, which bettered his bronze achievement of two years earlier.
Synonyms surpass, improve on, beat, exceed, excel, top, cap, trump, eclipse, outstrip, outdo, outmatch, go one better than informal best - 1.1 Make (something) better; improve.
使更好；改善 his ideas for bettering the lot of the millhands 他改善磨房工人状况的想法。 Example sentencesExamples - The EU is engaged in a quiet dialogue with the Indian Government in bettering the HR condition here.
- The philosopher of science noted that 20th century democracies, all basically capitalist with varying degrees of planning, had actually fulfilled most the bits of the Communist manifesto that called for bettering the lot of the working class.
- We also hope to instill the idea that the best approach for bettering our news media are partnerships among practitioners, news scholars and the news media centers across the country.
- The second question is whether this aid bettered the human condition?
- The labor activist said that SBSI will always support laborers' actions aimed at bettering their conditions.
- Its only claim to have bettered the lot of workers is the introduction of 12 weeks paid parental leave.
- This is a great month to focus on bettering your health.
- Exploiting the public is not leading it; satisfying its passions or sanctioning its ideas is not bettering them; and we understand… the heart of the people and their ideas.
- Eckstein worked all offseason to improve his range by bettering his footwork and getting good jumps on the ball.
- In the oppressive confines of the chicken yard, one chicken has a vision for bettering their lot in life.
- By knowing and controlling nature, men bettered their physical lot, gaining the leisure needed to cultivate minds and morals.
- None of the serials has helped in bettering the condition of womenfolk.
- He came away from London with not only a doctorate but the determination to devote the rest of his life to bettering the lot of children, especially exceptional ones, the gifted as well as the slow learner and the emotionally disturbed.
- Swimming regularly betters the functioning of the heart and lungs.
- Volunteering not only feels good, but it betters your health as well, researchers say.
- We were moving to Windsor, in the South, because my parents thought of bettering their lot.
- When workers do make meaningful advances against their local employers by modestly improving their wages or bettering their working conditions, the subcontracts are not as lucrative for the local elites.
- The brutal conditions they endured back home were scarcely bettered in a city where the law was administered by the notoriously racist and corrupt LAPD.
- We are doing injustice to the Madrassa students by not condemning the atrocities against them and not bettering their conditions regarding education and establishment.
- ‘Unfortunately scare mongering and playing to low prejudice have marked a political debate that should instead be about bettering our nation and the condition of our people and their future,’ Ms Coughlan said.
Synonyms improve, make better, ameliorate, raise, advance, further, lift, upgrade, enhance reform, rectify rare meliorate - 1.2better oneself Achieve a higher social position or status.
取得更高社会地位 the residents are mostly Londoners who have bettered themselves 这些居民绝大多数都是取得了一定地位的伦敦人。 Example sentencesExamples - His absurd salvation comes from accepting that there is no salvation; he betters himself when he takes responsibility for his actions.
- After all it is what all local players aspire to in terms of bettering themselves.
- I love learning and bettering myself and I'd really like to do social work training.
- And so, many struggle to get by on a pitiful allowance of 40 leva a month with very little chance of bettering themselves or finding a means for independent living.
- I have nothing against people bettering themselves and buying and living somewhere nice, I shall be doing the same when funds allow, but don't move under the flightpath to one of the worlds busiest airports and then gripe about it!
- A lot of that comes from my own parents, from their own experience here, and their ability to better themselves and achieve the American dream.
- Yes, we should reward the single mother who betters herself, but we cannot neglect the mugger: as a human being, he deserves compassion - no matter how deplorable his actions.
- Yes Jamie had a job of being his equerry, but it was more of a social position that would give him connection to better himself in the eyes of British Society.
- He thus adopts what he calls the ‘Lockean proviso’ (modeled after Locke's description of the initial situation of his social contract): that one cannot have bettered himself by worsening others.
- For me, bodybuilding has always been about achievement and wanting to better myself.
- What have you achieved to better yourself as a professional, rather than just spend more time on the job?
- Beijing and the people of Beijing are wonderful people, friendly, helpful, focused on bettering themselves and keen to please.
- Social mobility - people bettering themselves and so moving upwards through the ‘class' structure, surely a hallmark of any healthy and just society - has been halted in its tracks.
- Although this song may represent Hitchcock's most sanctimonious ego, he betters himself later on with a delicate version of ‘Not Dark Yet’ and a cheeky epic narrative on ‘Desolation Row.’
- You're always tackling problems, bettering yourself, breaking down the learning.
- Try reasoning with him, explaining your targets in life and what you would like to achieve and better yourself.
- We believe in the basic good of people and that those free to express themselves in word and worship, to better themselves and look after their families, will bring positive benefits to the communities they live in.
- He has made the best of his time and strives to better himself and be a positive influence on others.
- Some black immigrants, who originally came to Canada to better themselves and have now achieved middle-class status, prefer assimilation over heritage.
- Settlers came to Illinois not only to better themselves economically but also to escape the social hierarchical structure of the East.
- 1.3 Overcome or defeat (someone)
战胜（某人） she had almost bettered him at archery 在射箭比赛中她几乎击败了他。 Example sentencesExamples - A stubborn aversion to defeat was reflected in a qualifying campaign bettered only by France, a consistency they have carried into the tournament proper.
- Only two people have either equaled him or bettered him for a rookie season.
- The worst part was that she felt bad for Jake. The scrappy redhead, despite his size, had bettered the Cooper boy in the few moments of the tussle.
- In those appearances, she was bettered by two other competitors.
- And now I'll never have to be reminded of your bettering me again.
- Defeats of Celtic last season and the bettering of Rangers last weekend mean they are a match for anyone on their day.
- Behind this carefullyconstructed shield, he has lashed out savagely at those who have bettered him in the eyes of history and bettered him in the practice of Christian values.
- In that single moment he had to experience both a hint of sadness and a wealth of euphoria because his protegé has just bettered him.
- It is my job to try and get that right and so far I think a lot of the signings we have fetched in have bettered us.
- Yet he was also bettered by Parker when I saw them spar.
UsageIn the verb phrase had better do something the word had acts like an auxiliary verb, and in informal spoken contexts it is often dropped, as in you better not come tonight. In writing, the had may be contracted to 'd but should not be dropped altogether PhrasesUsed to emphasize the importance or desirability of the thing specified. 越…越好 the sooner we're off the better 我们越早离开越好。 Example sentencesExamples - The sooner he sends out the invitations the better.
- Basically, the longer you are in the queues the better!
- It was important a couple of our batsmen got decent scores and a couple of the others occupied the crease for some time because the sooner we get used to the conditions the better.
- Mr Ancram said: ‘We live in an age of computerisation and the earlier you can learn the skills the better, even for very young children.’
- Scott's 28 now, so the quicker we get the fights the better.
- Moving to the full-backs, he recommends ‘safe men, tried and true ‘and the more powerful the kicks of the backs the better.’
- Automatic promotion is still on the cards and the more help the team has from the terraces the better.
- The sooner the new Bush team communicates this message to the Russians the better.
- Chess is, however, an ideal medium for the internet, where the name of the game is to keep computer users online for as long as possible; so therefore the longer the games the better.
- I only ask that you take the time to ask specific questions - the more thought out the questions the better.
- The Montreal smoked meat sandwich was not bad - it too came with a slice of cheese and a couple of deep fried pickles, but the less said about the pickles the better.
- As far as they are concerned the less politicians the better.
- The more help we get in the coming weeks the better.
- Hilberg proudly declares himself to be ‘a brute-force man’ undaunted by abundance: ‘the more paper in the files the better.’
- Jean Saunders of Swindon Friends of the Earth, who said: ‘The more environmentally conscious features added to the houses the better.’
- In my view, they should do, as the lower the expectations the better.
- The sooner the military tribunals begin to weed out the terrorists the better.
- I told him the sooner he adopted the girls the better, but we wouldn't have to worry about Brad, he had signed the papers yesterday, turning over all parental rights to me.
- It seemed Mother thought the fancier the clothes the better, and I'd once tried to point out that ‘real ladies’ wore simple silk and lace garments without loads of trimming or sequins.
- If anything, the sketchier the questions the better.
better the devil you know than the devil you don't know proverb It's wiser to deal with an undesirable but familiar situation than to risk a change that might lead to an even worse situation. 〈谚〉（待人处世）做生不如做熟；宁与熟悉的坏人打交道，不与不知其底细者相处 any other man might be as unpleasant to live with—better the devil you know
In a more desirable or advantageous position, especially in financial terms. （尤指经济情况）比以前好，比以前宽裕 the proposals would make her about £400 a year better off 这些建议可以使她每年比以前多得40英镑。 Example sentencesExamples - Unless we can know everything, he seemed to argue, we're better off knowing nothing.
- Somebody once said if you learn to love yourself the way you are, you are better off by far.
- It is a perplexing attitude - that one might actually be better off with disability.
- Perhaps his only failing was not to suggest earlier to me that I would be better off elsewhere.
- This goes to show that the average family is no better off now than when Labour came to power.
- Over the past five years, however, investors would have been better off in a normal Toisa.
- I end up no better off, but it might offer a few advantages in the longer term.
- Rachel added that getting a job wasn't always about being financially better off.
- So the more you can subtract negatives and add positives the better off you are.
- Eventually, however, I met a man who said I'd be better off with live bait and a float.
- No, religion has no role in 21st century life and we would be better off without it.
- So, if you were renting a small flat over the long term, usually you'd be miles better off by buying it.
- I think people can make their own minds up as to whether we are better off under a Labour Government or not.
- I am quite content and just wish that people who are better off than me would realise how lucky they are.
- Perhaps you believe that the world would be better off if China was master of the world?
- Vouchers empower the poor by handing them the same power of the purse string now enjoyed by the better off.
- In fact, the mother is often waiting nearby and in many cases the animals would be better off left alone.
- So you'll be financially better off with a car if you don't actually need the bigger vehicle.
- There can be no dispute that the world would be better off without terrorism.
- Don't you even think that the people of Iraq are better off having got rid of a dictator?
Almost all of; most of. 几乎所有的；大部分 it is the better part of a mile 这差不多有一英里。 Example sentencesExamples - The blazing straw-stack has eventually been extinguished after the better part of seven days.
- I've been a journalist watching the chiefs in action for the better part of two dozen years.
- I haven't spoken to any of my blood relatives in the better part of eighteen months.
- He lived with us for the better part of 20 years and I can never remember him being in foul humour.
- There are a lot of conservatives who have held their tongue for the better part of two years.
- After the better part of 20 years attempting to do this, we think the following conclusions can be safely drawn.
- She was ill for two years, spending the better part of 18 months in St James's Hospital, Leeds.
- What he'd done just since seven this morning would have taken her the better part of two days.
- As Wesley predicted, Xavier did spend the better part of three hours yelling at me.
- What happened then was a gun battle that raged for the better part of eight hours.
- They worked side by side in companionship and silence for the better part of two hours.
- The track had been rained on for the better part of 40 days, I heard Noah had entered but sadly this was not the case.
- At least once a week for the better part of three years, the media has zero credibility in my eyes.
- Later, he cracked a bone in his right leg that cost him the better part of three games down the stretch.
- She hasn't seen him for the better part of three years since he's been confined here.
- This explains, in part, why he toiled in anonymity for the better part of two decades.
- I spent the better part of today watching the England cricket team come agonizingly close to an improbable victory.
- I spent the better part of two hours sending my friends out into the cold of a snowstorm digitally.
- She spends the better part of most working days staring into space.
- We were in fact, the better part of two hours early for our booked Isle of Wight ferry.
proverb It's wiser to be cautious and careful than to be hasty or rash and so do something you may later regret. 〈谚〉谨言慎行不吃亏，轻率莽撞必后悔 Example sentencesExamples - A spokesman for the National Security Council, says the administration is following a philosophy of better safe than sorry.
- ‘It is better safe than sorry on something like this,’ he said.
- New York decided to go ahead, you know, better safe than sorry, as you said.
- A ‘lack of evidence of harm’ of our exposure to particular chemicals does not seem to be sufficient in allaying fears today, when we are constantly encouraged to be better safe than sorry.
- As the writer put it in the London Sunday Times: ‘Purporting to be better safe than sorry, authority can no longer get away with sorry.’
- Well, if there's one thing I think we learned in the wake of Katrina it's better safe than sorry.
- We do not think this is the case but better safe than sorry.
- Its more like we go to confirm just in case because with these millions of disturbing bugs around and all the symptoms sounding similar you just never know and they always say better safe than sorry.
- It is even opposing inclusion of the ‘precautionary principle’ in assessing developments - better safe than sorry - despite the fact that this was agreed in essence at the earth summit in Rio de Janeiro 10 years ago.
- We have no intelligence or information to support the belief that he is anywhere other than India - but better safe than sorry.
- But the motto across Europe is now better safe than sorry.
- I find that on with a wood countertop and rollingpin I don't need to dust the counter or dough, but better safe than sorry.
- Untreated high blood pressure is dangerous - and since blood pressure rises during exercise, better safe than sorry.
- It is a shame because of the reputation and possibility of violence by a certain group we have had to do this - better safe than sorry.
- As he clambered for a retort, he said something he instantly regretted: ‘Well, better safe than sorry.’
- Indeed, it sounds like common sense: better safe than sorry; look before you leap.
- Blisters will affect your performance, and sweat makes face-paint drip, so it is better safe than sorry.
- Well, tonight, MTV says better safe than sorry.
- It means the leg will be even stronger come July and the start of pre-season and it is really a case of better safe than sorry.
- This has almost never happened, but better safe than sorry.
he'd lived there for better than twenty years 他已在那里住了20多年。
Used to indicate that having something inferior to what one wanted or expected is preferable to having nothing at all. the suit is about three sizes too big but it's better than nothing Example sentencesExamples - An email is better than nothing, but the fax is what would get the job done.
- It's not an exact science of course, but it's better than nothing.
- The fluorescent bulb would obviously be dimmer than a 300 watt spot lamp, but it would be better than nothing.
- To many it may not seem as much, but to a man who has children and a family, even money earned from a part-time job once every two months is better than nothing at all.
- She doubted that it would make scintillating television, but it was better than nothing.
- If you can't afford anything, then cheap junk is a lot better than nothing.
he leaned closer the better to hear her 他侧身向她挨近以便听得更清楚些。 Example sentencesExamples - Not unmixed praise, to be sure - but it was part of Marx's strategy to praise capitalism more fervently than the most naive liberal, all the better to bury it.
- He gripped my hand and pulled me slightly towards him, the better to hear, and I remember thinking that he smelt very nice.
- The sound is indeed bright and clear most of the time, all the better to hear the glorious pop songs playing from the wireless.
- It's all fuel for thought, mind's wheels turning, a tap of my industrial frustrations, the better to be able to write in the morning.
- Cars used by the unit were Opel saloons adapted with four-wheel drive - the better to escape opposition security forces.
- I'm sure it's time I had a consultation exercise on something or other - all the better to keep the civil servants busy while I watch the telly.
- On entering, I switch it off, the better to concentrate on what a shiny, show-off, thieving bunch the old Venetians were.
- Some of them had paid for front rooms and seats at windows of houses facing the prison, all the better to witness the last moments of a dying man.
- Cam's own table was at the stairhead, the better to greet and farewell his guests, and to ask a favoured one occasionally to join him for a quick drink.
- A slider on the side of the contact sheet lets you instantly enlarge and examine hundreds of pictures at a glance, the better to find the one you're hunting for.
- They quieted, however, when the Elder waved a hand to shush them, the better to hear what else the Imkill had to say.
- I lift myself on my elbows the better to hear the rest of their conversation.
- I went to the French doors in the study the better to enjoy this daily treat, and to relish in the racket of honking and wing-flapping as they passed over.
- What's more, Google is aiming to link together patterns in your web searching and your inbox, the better to deliver ads.
- The girls wanted a wide range of music - all the better to attract a wide range of listeners - but there is a unity to their selections.
- Whatever is out there, Crosby is investing his bonus sightings from last year with trigger cameras and night-vision glasses, all the better to find it.
- So we stepped outside, blinking in the suddenly warm sunlight, and leaned our heads against the door, the better to hear the conversation going on inside.
- Nor are the tables arranged in long rows, as they are in Germany, all the better to sway in unison to the tunes of raucous drinking songs.
- The harbour is to be dredged, and a pontoon will be built across the middle, the better to accommodate sailing cruisers.
- Best to show up with a lot of photos of your cats or your grandchildren, the better to facilitate conversations with those around you.
for better or (for) worse Whether the outcome is good or bad. 无论结果是好是坏 ours, for better or for worse, is the century of youth Example sentencesExamples - It created a subculture of ideas and ways of life that is still in modern rock… for better or worse.
- These songs, like a lot of music, grow on you for better or worse and it won't be long before you have strong feelings for this band.
- Why buy traditional when the world - for better or worse - is turning digital?
- The value of information is in its usefulness in manipulating, for better or worse, the natural world.
- Consider the various contributors to America, for better or worse.
- Whether or not you buy into those particular labels, for better or worse, we tend to fulfil the self-images we're fed.
- And their exhausting battle can shift, for better or worse, as quickly as the winds.
- Those are the people who will decide the election and the debates will be a big part of making up their minds, for better or worse.
- It is not the tenacity of the distinction that concerns me, but that, for better or worse, we cannot do without it.
- Its outcome will, for better or for worse, change the quality of life in this country.
- Nevertheless, there is little evidence America has changed, for better or worse, as a result of September 11.
- The Church in the US, for better or worse, doesn't look like the Church anywhere else.
- That, for better or worse, has already been decided by the court.
- I guess I'm really influenced, for better or worse, by other people's music.
- Whether it was for better or for worse I couldn't change it anymore so I only had the choice to accept it.
- I got my entire self-worth from my job, for better or worse.
- Star Trek, on the other hand, always reflects the zeitgeist, for better or worse.
- Altair sensed no hostility in the man's tone of voice, and decided to give his full name, whether for better or for worse.
- So, guys and gals enjoy the new dress code for better or worse!
- Each Asian country will be affected differently, for better or worse.
1Gain an advantage over or defeat (someone) by superior strength or ability. 取得对（某人）的优势；占（某人）的上风；击败（或胜过）… no one has ever got the better of her yet 到目前为止还从未有人战胜过她。 Example sentencesExamples - But again due to silly mistakes and the poorest scrummaging I've ever seen from Wales, France got the better of them.
- The myth concludes with the moral that of all the beings ever created, nobody has ever got or will ever get the better of a baby.
- Although he proves resistant at first, she gets him to agree to marry her if she should ever gun down a killer who gets the better of him.
- Nevertheless, they did manage to get the better of their opponents Wilberfoss on Saturday, with an advantage draw - albeit by only ten runs.
- Congratulations to the Mayo ladies who got the better of a strong Dublin team on Sunday.
- Gave Abby a few grey hairs but no-one gets the better of Trinity behind the wheel.
- But in one world people gain utility by getting the better of someone else, and in the other world, they gain utility by helping other people out.
- On Saturday, she also heralded a new era in the women's game when getting the better of her opponent in the second all-Belgium Grand Slam decider of the year.
- Have you ever tried to get the better of a comedian?
- When it comes to mind games, he can give up any idea of ever getting the better of his opponent.
- The two determined combatants traded desperately along the ropes, with the strongman getting the better of most exchanges due to his superior power and the fact that he was fighting on the front foot.
- And because Horn owns such a big advantage in experience, we expect him to get the better of this matchup.
- He was slammed for ignoring the strengths of South African rugby, but those traditional strengths were not enough to get the better of England.
- A winner on this course over hurdles, he gained a recent success over fences at Kelso when getting the better of the other horse by half-a-length.
- He usually gets the better of the bigger and stronger animals.
Synonyms defeat, beat, best, conquer, trounce, thrash, rout, vanquish, overcome, overwhelm, overpower, destroy, drub, triumph over, prevail over, gain a victory over, win against, win over, worst, subdue, quash, crush - 1.1(of a feeling or urge) be too strong to conceal or resist.
（感情或冲动）难以掩饰，难以克制 curiosity got the better of her 她克制不住自己的好奇心。 Example sentencesExamples - To think, if I would have let my anger over this get the better of me and had ran off, that I could/would have been shot.
- I urged her on, my curiosity getting the better of me.
- Curiosity is about all that ever does get the better of her.
- Originally from Liverpool, Barker has been living in Los Angeles for 10 years, ever since his fear of flying got the better of him.
- When some young police from Redfern told me about them, curiosity got the better of me and I asked them to show me the street they lived in.
- However, Joe lets his emotions get the better of him and gets involved in the murder of their prime suspect.
- There was some talk about its potential use in horticulture, which got the better of my dad's curiosity.
- The urge to quantify things gets the better of us, and we attach numbers to things that either aren't measured well or can't be measured at all.
- But his own stubbornness got the better of him and he refused to admit defeat.
- So you can just allow your male/animal instincts to get the better of you and kill your girlfriend/wife?
- He hesitated a while across the street, then his curiosity got the better of him and he started to cross the street.
- Her anger was getting the better of her and she slammed the door.
- Alternatively buy more shares in the company as soon as practicable before the urge to spend gets the better of you.
- Why he left it there in the first place I don't know, but seeing it there made my curiosity get the better of me again.
- My pent up frustration getting the better of me, I slammed my fist into a nearby locker.
- When they moved off, my curiosity got the better of me and I went over to check out the product he had been holding.
- But sometimes, our emotions do get the better of us: anger and sadness are notorious for their ability to cloud our judgement.
- Then, curiosity got the better of me and I ventured over again to the Mouse Corner.
- Well curiosity got the better of the Professor over the weekend, so a quick google seemed worth the effort.
- Lisa tried not to let her curiosity get the better of her as she saw the intense gazes pass between her partner and his love.
Synonyms defeat, beat, best, conquer, trounce, thrash, rout, vanquish, overcome, overwhelm, overpower, destroy, drub, triumph over, prevail over, gain a victory over, win against, win over, worst, subdue, quash, crush
1Narrowly surpass a previous effort or achievement. 稍好，稍有提高 I want to go one better this time and score 我这次想做得好一些，能够得分。 Example sentencesExamples - But their hosts went one better, prompting him to order a major ‘back to basics' programme for his defence.
- He is, though, in excellent heart right now and, following a good second-placed effort at Huntingdon last week, he is fancied to go one better here.
- This proven mud-lover will have conditions in his favour as he bids to go one better than his recent second-placed effort at Beverley and notch his first win of the campaign.
- Now everyone is really thrilled to have gone one better in achieving All Ireland honours.
- In particular, he hoped to go one better than was achieved at the group's Brindley Place development in Birmingham, where members of the public raised £50m to invest in the property.
- Portlaoise will be trying to go one better than last year when they failed narrowly to North Kildare in the final.
- But the French are here, and won't accept anything less than going one better than their shock effort in 1999, in which they progressed to the final.
- We have a young squad which is capable of going one better than the runner's-up place we achieved last season.
- Determined not to be outdone by the men, she went one better than her second place last year, breaking the course record for the ladies.
- Runner-up here last week, and a previous course-and-distance winner, he is capable of going one better, provided things pan out right for him.
- 1.1Narrowly outdo (another person)
险胜（某人） he went one better than Black by reaching the final Example sentencesExamples - The five-year-old is napped to go one better, following a narrow defeat at the same course last week.
- His burgeoning career on the tennis courts made another stratospheric leap last week in Cincinnati when the Kid went one better than Steve and beat the undisputed champ.
- They kicked 12 wides in all but their opponents outdid them in that department went one better with 13.
- They went one better than having a failed film star as president, and now have as head of state someone who is a complete and utter failure at everything other than being a complete loser.
- They went one better in their next game defeating the LFL 4-1.
Would find it wiser to do something; ought to do something. 最好做某事；应该做某事 you had better be careful 你最好小心些。 Example sentencesExamples - The Vote is a powerful polemic arguing that the right to vote, like democracy, has been subverted and we had better do something about it.
- But they had better do something about this quick.
- We had better do it because if we don't, the Americans are going to shut us down.
- So if someone wants to go outside the government scheme, they had better do it quickly, or they may not recover anything at all, if others have sued and received insurance money before them.
- And I figured if I was ever to retire and enjoy my retirement I had better do it now,’ he said.
- When I tell you to do something you had better do it!
- I thought I had better do something about it now before it really gets going, because I would not want something like this on my own doorstep.
- Maybe he had better do something, like set fire to a nearby tree.
- Emily saw the smirk on his face and decided that she had better do something before poor Vlad was taken advantage of by this harlot.
- ‘Confronted by the agency with pretty overwhelming evidence, the Pakistanis thought they had better do something,’ said a diplomat in Vienna.
- Glancing at his watch, he realized he had better do it tomorrow.
- I am definitely more about making people aware, that you had better do something for yourself instead of sitting around blaming everyone else.
- Departments think that they had better do something about an issue, and bring forward legislation at the last minute.
- If the FA thinks that was bad, they had better do something soon.
- And the message is clear - they had better do it soon or they will be some other manager and some other fans problem.
- If they would rather die,… they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.
- But people were listening to something, they called it music and Mellers felt we had better do something about understanding it.
- Mrs Hancock, said: ‘We will put £1m-plus into this on the grounds that if we're going to do it, we had better do it properly.
- I left school and didn't do much at first, but then my dad said that I had better do something with my life. I went to Nelson College and did ‘A’ level in music.
- ‘Well, I had better do something to occupy my time while the cake is baking,’ she said still laughing.
Be more successful in (a contest) 在（比赛）中占上风 Attlee had the better of these exchanges 阿特利在这些辩论中占了上风。 Example sentencesExamples - After having the better of two hard-fought draws he won game three to take the overnight lead.
- The 18-year-old defender, sent off when the sides met at Ibrox in November, scored just two minutes into a match that Aberdeen went on to have the better of.
- This was not a great performance by the Villa side, particularly in the first half with possibly Ardattin having the better of the exchanges.
- It was a reasonably good game with Ridge having the better of the exchanges for most of the game, with Villa been forced to use a mixture of very young and veteran players.
- The game began at a pedestrian pace with Scotland having the better of the opening exchanges, but, by midway through the half, the Japanese turned up the intensity and took control.
- The unbeaten hosts enjoyed a 22-15 victory after having the better of the first half, and then holding off Pock's second-half surge.
- Both sides missed opportunities in the first half with Harps having the better of the exchanges.
- In truth, they stalled as the second half spawned something of a role reversal and Lincoln had the better of what followed.
- There was little to be seen in the line of constructive football, and for the home fans, there was a worrying aspect in that Drogheda appeared to be having the better of it.
- Now with the chance to have some time out of the spotlight, and with most of the internal dissent gone, they seem to be having the better of it.
- United arguably had the better of what play there was in an anodyne first half-hour.
- The second game was a much closer contest with Grange having the better of the exchanges until midway through the second half when Kilbride rallied with some good scoring to force a draw.
- Fisichella has had the better of all his team-mates, but inexplicably continues to be over-looked by the big teams.
- The second half saw end to end intensive football, with Moone having the better of the early exchanges but unable to make the breakthrough.
- Despite the visitors having the better of the possession it was Limerick that should really have taken the lead five minutes before the break.
- Both teams created good goal scoring chances with the visitors having the better of the exchanges.
- Most of the play was cantered in the midfield section, perhaps with the Carlow League side having the better of the possession.
- Despite having the better of the play throughout the game, East Fife could not find the kind of deft of touch they desperately needed to put the ball in the back of the net.
- With the advantage of the strong wind in the second half, Storm were having the better of the game and looked set to run away with it after scoring straight after the break.
- The home side were having the better of the dour exchanges and very nearly made it count on the stroke of half-time.
no (or little) better than Just (or almost) the same as (something bad); merely. 与…如一丘之貉，半斤对八两 viceroys who were often no better than bandits 往往和盗匪无甚差别的总督大人们。 Example sentencesExamples - Even though she was in a wheel chair she was just as good, no better than all the other children were!
- The fuel efficiency per passenger mile travelled by train is no better than that of an average diesel car carrying two people.
- I can do no better than to quote Transpower's response to that member at that time.
- Ironically, the reaction of the city-breds was no better than that of the villagers.
- They know no better than to constantly bear whatever pain and suffering comes to them.
- If you are really far away you could get 9Kbs which is no better than now.
- Living an short life where the only feeling you know is pain, is no better than not living at all.
- The proof of Regina's work to date can be testified no better than by the many referrals she receives.
- Owen, arguably, is no better than when he arrived on the international scene two years ago.
- My Spanish no better than when I left England, I beckoned towards the hostel address in my guidebook.
- Tennyson asked no better than to live with books in the heart of the country.
- I can do no better than to quote from my own press statement at the time that the Government announced its policy.
- Fire safety standards in public hospitals are no better than in private companies.
- I can do no better than to link to my story from last year about how I fell in love with him.
- He found that when a subject took glucose, they performed no better than when were given a placebo.
- The rides are good, but no better than what's on offer at Alton Towers.
- Presley, with his many appalling movie soundtrack albums, deserved no better than two awards.
- They all know that their own regimes are little better than that being disposed of in Iraq.
- He came into the bar looking no better than before, dragging his wrapped up sword with him.
- It may come as no surprise that the weather at Poole is no better than at home, in fact it is a little worse than when we left.
no better than one should (or ought to) be derogatory Regarded as sexually promiscuous or of doubtful moral character. 淫乱的，乱交的；道德品质有问题的 Example sentencesExamples - You are no better than you should be, some people say; which means, you are so bad they would not like to say what you are.
OriginOld English betera (adjective), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch beter and German besser, also to best. Rhymesabetter, begetter, bettor, biretta, bruschetta, carburettor (US carburetor), debtor, feta, fetter, forgetter, getter, go-getter, Greta, Henrietta, letter, Loretta, mantelletta, operetta, petter, Quetta, setter, sinfonietta, sweater, upsetter, Valletta, vendetta, whetter noun ˈbɛtəˈbɛdər variant spelling of bettor
adjectiveˈbedərˈbɛdər 1Of a more excellent or effective type or quality. 更好地；更有效地 hoping for better weather 希望能有更好的天气。 the new facilities were far better 新设备好多了。 I'm better at algebra than Alice 我比艾丽斯更擅长算术。 Example sentencesExamples - Maybe Microsoft just happens to be truly better at security than Linux?
- I can't skip rope worth a damn, so this is one of the first things they're way better at than I am.
- In actual fact we'll get better at doing all this stuff in future years, right?
- Darling's HOV lane is typical of a government better at style than substance.
- Kim wasn't there, but luckily we're getting better at managing problems on our own.
- I think in these past five years, Mike and I have gotten much better at setting up grooves.
- Now does that mean we all can't be a little better at what we do or be a little more responsible?
- So we are getting better at it, but when someone comes after you, you have to go back at them.
- We have the potential to be heard better, so we should take advantage of this.
- Every girl has something on her mind that she wishes she were better at, or did less or more of.
- The movement that has always been best at spontaneity is going to have to become better at synthesis.
- They need to be more focused and the Irish are getting better at it, she says.
- Blood is better at killing bacteria than muscle, so addicts who insist on injecting are being told to hit a vein instead.
- Swindon is getting better at recycling but is still not good enough.
- As usual, expect me to steal many of Marcia's links, because she's much better at finding them than I am.
- Smaller, lighter cars are much better at taking evasive action and are therefore much less likely to crash at all.
- We are getting better at being variety conscious, and supermarkets must display the variety at point of sale.
- The high street is getting better at delivering good, fashionable styles and is great for an instant trend hit.
- Get someone else to do it preferably someone who is better at it than you are.
- Unfortunately he's better at Playstation than I am, so I don't think I won anything.
Synonyms superior, finer, of higher quality, greater, in a different class, one step ahead - 1.1 More appropriate, advantageous, or well advised.
更合适的；更有利的；更稳妥的 there couldn't be a better time to start this job 现在接受这份工作是最合适不过的了。 it might be better to borrow the money 借钱也许会更有利些。 Example sentencesExamples - Both the winner and the runner-up will be seen to better advantage over a longer trip.
- For the future, there has to be a better way of approving major municipal borrowing decisions.
- My message is that hostility can be turned to our advantage if we're better, smarter, wiser at the end of the season.
- Ever a favourite of mine, her eyeshadows have never been better.
- Is it better to turn my computer off when I am not using it or leave it on all the time?
- So you have the better advantage of learning a new art form and keeping in good shape.
- So I thought it would be better to wait a little longer and have an appropriate time to do it.
- There has never been a better time for singles to take advantage of their solo status.
- Apparently it's better to be in favour of marriage than to be against outrageous idiocy.
- It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence.
- It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.
- The runner up came from a long way back and should be seen to better advantage over an extended trip.
- It's better to go on to Bloworth Crossing, my favourite junction on the moors.
- Instead, his flight team altered his projected route to take advantage of better winds.
- Will he also explain how a fair tax burden delivers appropriate and better public services?
- What better time to take advantage of the tranquility and beauty of Siam Country Club!
- Such rates will be relied on, however, only where no better guide is appropriate or available.
- Do you think it is better to be tall or short?
- Now they defiantly had a bigger advantage, and a better chance of winning.
- I'll give it more thought, and try to present you with a better argument for the advantages.
Synonyms more advantageous, more suitable, more fitting, more appropriate, more useful, more valuable, more desirable
2predicative or as complement Partly or fully recovered from illness, injury, or mental stress; less unwell. 康复的，好转的 his leg was getting better 他的腿伤日见好转。 we'll feel a lot better after a decent night's sleep 晚上好好睡一觉，我们就会感觉好多了。 Example sentencesExamples - If the scans show the injury is getting better, then we can take a risk and play him.
- He is getting older and older, but he is better today than he was two years ago.
- The vice president has said he didn't regret cursing at the senator earlier this week, and said he felt better after the incident.
- I'm better today but I ache all over and feel like a steam roller hit me.
- Wishing both a great time and hoping that Jim's hand injury will soon get better.
- Sadly, a lot of this is due to the over use of antibiotics for illnesses which would get better on their own.
- She also says that where she is now is better because of recovery and rehabilitation facilities.
Synonyms healthier, fitter, stronger, less ill
adverbˈbedərˈbɛdər 1More excellently or effectively. 更好地；更有效地 Johnny could do better if he tried 如果努力，乔纳森会做得更好。 instruments are generally better made these days 现在的仪器总体上比以前做得好。 Example sentencesExamples - Sound travels better and faster in water than in air, so the sea is a perfect place for acoustic advertising.
- Exercise will help improve your physical health and help you cope with stress better.
- Two heads learn better than one.
- Users don't learn to search better.
- Beck could see far better in the water now, the floodlights on the dock illuminating the water in front of him.
- Men should travel to associate themselves better with the outside world and to find their place within it.
- We are here to help you do better in your translation business.
- Breast-fed babies breathe better if mom doesnt have allergies.
- A tennis coach shares tennis tips and instruction videos on how to play better tennis.
- Whilst sound carries better in water than in air, that hasn't stopped mammals from using sonar in the air too.
- The listener places a microphone near the specific source in which he/she wishes to hear better.
- Most teachers believe that students learn better when abstract concepts are taught using concrete materials or examples
- Not a word about how we are going to better distribute the surplus water that the country already has.
- In a study of 12 adults and three children, she determined they need hearing aids with a uni-directional microphone to better hear speech.
- Do you remember better in your first language?
- It also showed that women hear better than men.
- It has been shown that schoolkids who eat protein at breakfast concentrate better at school, and so learn better.
- With the advantage of the slope, Thanet played better in the second half.
- They are likely to be more cosmopolitan, better educated and well travelled.
- Cash for low income working parents can help their kids do better at school.
- Dale asked the client a few questions to understand his needs better and made appropriate notes.
Synonyms to a higher standard, in a finer way, in a superior way - 1.1 To a greater degree; more.
I liked it better when we lived in the country 我更喜爱乡村生活。 you may find alternatives that suit you better 你也许会找到更适合你的选择。 Example sentencesExamples - I liked it better when it was called Pricewatch.
- As I said, the players are better used to the conditions in the subcontinent.
- That's the only way we can make the living conditions of officers better.
- As the rain fell Carrickmore seemingly were able to cope with the adverse conditions better.
- Insect remains are better suited for fight against pests.
- Hopefully, the world will be better able to live with itself in peace.
- E-learning is good for mass learning and development, but it's better suited to delivering training to ensure organizations comply with the latest rules
- We would like to understand better the connection between gamma ray bursts and supernovae.
- I would have to say yes, many people do like pets better than other people.
- Now may be a time better suited for prudence than paranoia.
- Cows don't like damp conditions, they milk better with the sun on their backs.
- Which crop is better suited; grain or sorghum?
- Chen also asked for medical equipment to be placed in his glass box to better monitor his condition.
- Cue Andrew, whose style of bowling suited the conditions far better.
- It was a stunning success, made better by the fact that we did not break off for food.
- The way he has behaved here sometimes, though, you wonder if he would not be better suited to live action.
- I liked him better on television.
- They simply adapted to the conditions better and have now crept up on Ayr, who remain third and this season will go no higher.
- He admits he finds it hard to share his life, saying he is independent, and even that he may be better suited to living alone.
- How can I obtain employment that is better suited to my level of education?
Synonyms more, to a greater degree - 1.2 More suitably, appropriately, or usefully.
更合适地；更有用地 the money could be better spent on more urgent cases 这笔钱用在更紧急的事情上更值得。 Example sentencesExamples - I jovially implied that the money would be far better spent in a place like war ravaged Sudan.
- Money would be better spent pumping up the manufacturing and service industries.
- They say the money and time would be better spent trying to change sexual behaviour.
- There will be those who will automatically say that the money could be better spent in a city where there is so much that needs to be done.
- Money would be much better spent on opening railway stations further out - like Calverley.
- So the question is, would the money have been better spent if the Republicans hadn't gotten their way?
- I think the money would be better spent organising an event in Scotland.
- So there doesn't seem to be much harm in making them better and more useful.
- I should have thought union time would be better spent fighting for better deals for those at the bottom of the tree.
- It was felt the money could have been better spent, and at a peace rally the flagpole was burned by protesters.
- Young believes profits are better spent finding and targeting new niches.
- He too believes the money would be better spent on prevention of disease.
- Won't all of it be money that could be better spent fixing schools and hospitals instead?
- Now I am all in favour of sport, but I believe that this money could be better spent.
- Put it another way - would your money have done better if the shares it was invested in had been chosen with a pin?
- Every penny spent on their administration is money that would be better spent on front-line services.
- But patient groups believe that the money could be better spent on nursing staff and cleaners.
- The money could have been better spent if it had been spent sooner.
- But it is likely to come with a hefty price tag, and the money may be better spent in a growth sector such as radio.
- Critics claim the programme is a soft option and say the money would be better spent on helping child victims of the offenders.
Synonyms more wisely, more sensibly, more suitably, more fittingly, more advantageously
nounˈbedərˈbɛdər 1The better one; that which is better. 较好者，更好者 the Natural History Museum book is by far the better of the two 这两本书里，《自然博物馆》这一本要好得多。 好转。 Example sentencesExamples - Who controls the purse strings and what the people in the companies aim at will hopefully be the only change and for the better.
- That may be pushing it, but several facets have changed dramatically for the better.
- The world has been actively and consciously changed for the better in the past.
- I have high hopes that he will be able to change the way we look at sports, for the better.
- In a word, he altered all the poor girl's prospects, as we then hoped and believed, for the better.
- Having been given to a boy instead of the expected girl, Mandi's life has changed for the better.
- The dumber android is the better, say experts.
- There were a lot of things that stayed the same and a lot of things that changed and for the better.
- Education brings about dialogue and hence the society could be changed for the better.
- Most politicians are motivated by the wish to change things for the better: the bad hats stand out.
- Till then, think about it and try to change at least your attitude in favour of a better.
- If one was a great leader in some sense, did one really change the world for the better?
2one's bettersdated, humorous One's superiors in social class or ability. 〈主旧或幽默〉上司们；比自己能力强的人 amusing themselves by imitating their betters Example sentencesExamples - This, like calculus or reading Milton, is something the undergraduates have studied and learned to do from their elders and betters.
- Even the Parrot aimed to inculcate the habits of godliness and good behaviour, consideration for others, respect for ones elders and betters.
- The image of the First Minister sitting quietly in his place, listening to his elders and betters, describes the new relationship rather well.
- If I do not believe my Elders and betters, those who are purported to be most wise, then who is there left to believe?
- Have more respect for your elders and betters, young one.
- To make Australian companies competitive, workers have to give up 100 years worth of gains and not question what we are told to do by our elders and betters.
- Learn respect for your elders and betters, child, or I will make sure you burn.
- Earlier middle classes had merely aped their social betters.
- For a brief moment this week, the European Parliament will have the option of accepting or rejecting the Commission that the elders and betters of the Union have offered for their approval.
- In return they are charged by their social betters with stifling all forms of working class discontent that might endanger the interests of capital.
- They are respected members of the community and for his family to see him ignoring and jeering his elders and betters is very disappointing.
- The hope is that this drama will prompt viewers to think twice about the way we view our elders and betters.
- Many young, bright and keen barristers would deeply resent the suggestion that they were incapable of doing the work for which their elders and betters are being so handsomely paid.
- He is a developing actor who should stick to playing the Artful Dodger for now, and leave Fagin to his elders and betters.
- The problem with the young scallywags of today is that they don't have any respect for their elders and betters.
- Maybe my moral outlook is the result of general respect for elders and betters.
- They are starting to signal that to their elders and betters in the union movement, who have been brave enough to put a specific proposal to her in their post-election briefing.
- It is important to keep a sense of proportion about these things and, it seems to me, there are times when our elders and betters lose the run of themselves.
- What's worse is when these people are supposedly your elders and betters and making such a public show of it.
- Generally our messy shoulder length hair and denims invoked hostility and disdain from our elders and betters.
verbˈbedərˈbɛdər [with object]1Improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement) 提高，超过（现有或以前的水平或成绩） bettering his previous time by ten minutes 比他上一次快十分钟。 Example sentencesExamples - The apparent ease at which he was scoring suggested he would have gone beyond the 300 barrier, but he was content with bettering his previous test-best score by exactly 100.
- Its timing could hardly have been bettered and should do a great deal to calm the fevered brows of the Lanarkshire club's supporters.
- His achievement has never been bettered and the present holder has only three victories under his belt.
- His perimeter game has come under attack, but it's improving and he has worked tirelessly on bettering it.
- He bettered all of his times from his previous meet and was fourth in the 11-12 boys high-point competition.
- Brady bettered his '01 numbers nearly across the board in '02, but that didn't translate into wins.
- It was a classic York v Scarborough encounter and as an exhibition of top-class league cricket it could hardly be bettered.
- All but one point from their entire tally came from play, a remarkable statistic and one that will hardly be bettered for some time.
- The recommendation - not for the Queen's second son but the village pub at Gate Helmsley near Stamford Bridge - could hardly be bettered.
- His 60 was also a Royal Melbourne course record, bettering the previous mark by two strokes.
- The 22-year-old then bettered her three previous performances at the French Open by beating the 10th seed en-route to the third round.
- The spectacle of two Morris Dancers running smack into each other could hardly be bettered for a belly laugh.
- But for a one-volume guide to a man who did more in a single lifetime than most could manage in 10, this authoritative and readable book could hardly be bettered.
- The world number one bettered her previous world mark of 120 kg set at last year's world championships.
- In reaching his mammoth score which bettered his previous personal best of 175 not out when playing for Tickhill, he faced 140 balls and hit 12 fours and 13 sixes.
- Yet amazingly, scores were generally good and he enjoyed the day of his life, shooting a fabulous 84 gross, bettering his previous best personal performance by four shots to take division 2 honours.
- He was unlucky not to receive an Oscar nomination for his touching and subtle performance, which betters any of his previous work.
- But as he reflected on his world title tussle the York ace remained upbeat about his silver-medal winning display, which bettered his bronze achievement of two years earlier.
- India retained the crown at the ninth SAF Games, finishing on the top of the medals tally but the gulf with neighbouring countries narrowed as they bettered their previous performances.
- As an introduction to the exciting variety of African writing that is being produced now, this collection could hardly be bettered.
- Whether it was the stinging backhand pass down the line, the finessed drop shot, or the intelligently placed first serves that arched in towards her opponent's midriff, her tactics and execution could hardly have been bettered.
Synonyms surpass, improve on, beat, exceed, excel, top, cap, trump, eclipse, outstrip, outdo, outmatch, go one better than - 1.1 Make (something) better; improve.
使更好；改善 his ideas for bettering the working conditions 他改善磨房工人状况的想法。 Example sentencesExamples - We were moving to Windsor, in the South, because my parents thought of bettering their lot.
- In the oppressive confines of the chicken yard, one chicken has a vision for bettering their lot in life.
- We are doing injustice to the Madrassa students by not condemning the atrocities against them and not bettering their conditions regarding education and establishment.
- This is a great month to focus on bettering your health.
- Exploiting the public is not leading it; satisfying its passions or sanctioning its ideas is not bettering them; and we understand… the heart of the people and their ideas.
- Eckstein worked all offseason to improve his range by bettering his footwork and getting good jumps on the ball.
- The second question is whether this aid bettered the human condition?
- Volunteering not only feels good, but it betters your health as well, researchers say.
- He came away from London with not only a doctorate but the determination to devote the rest of his life to bettering the lot of children, especially exceptional ones, the gifted as well as the slow learner and the emotionally disturbed.
- The EU is engaged in a quiet dialogue with the Indian Government in bettering the HR condition here.
- Its only claim to have bettered the lot of workers is the introduction of 12 weeks paid parental leave.
- The philosopher of science noted that 20th century democracies, all basically capitalist with varying degrees of planning, had actually fulfilled most the bits of the Communist manifesto that called for bettering the lot of the working class.
- Swimming regularly betters the functioning of the heart and lungs.
- ‘Unfortunately scare mongering and playing to low prejudice have marked a political debate that should instead be about bettering our nation and the condition of our people and their future,’ Ms Coughlan said.
- When workers do make meaningful advances against their local employers by modestly improving their wages or bettering their working conditions, the subcontracts are not as lucrative for the local elites.
- The labor activist said that SBSI will always support laborers' actions aimed at bettering their conditions.
- By knowing and controlling nature, men bettered their physical lot, gaining the leisure needed to cultivate minds and morals.
- None of the serials has helped in bettering the condition of womenfolk.
- We also hope to instill the idea that the best approach for bettering our news media are partnerships among practitioners, news scholars and the news media centers across the country.
- The brutal conditions they endured back home were scarcely bettered in a city where the law was administered by the notoriously racist and corrupt LAPD.
Synonyms improve, make better, ameliorate, raise, advance, further, lift, upgrade, enhance - 1.2better oneself Achieve a better social position or status.
取得更高社会地位 the residents are mostly welfare mothers who have bettered themselves 这些居民绝大多数都是取得了一定地位的伦敦人。 Example sentencesExamples - Some black immigrants, who originally came to Canada to better themselves and have now achieved middle-class status, prefer assimilation over heritage.
- Beijing and the people of Beijing are wonderful people, friendly, helpful, focused on bettering themselves and keen to please.
- You're always tackling problems, bettering yourself, breaking down the learning.
- His absurd salvation comes from accepting that there is no salvation; he betters himself when he takes responsibility for his actions.
- And so, many struggle to get by on a pitiful allowance of 40 leva a month with very little chance of bettering themselves or finding a means for independent living.
- Try reasoning with him, explaining your targets in life and what you would like to achieve and better yourself.
- He thus adopts what he calls the ‘Lockean proviso’ (modeled after Locke's description of the initial situation of his social contract): that one cannot have bettered himself by worsening others.
- He has made the best of his time and strives to better himself and be a positive influence on others.
- After all it is what all local players aspire to in terms of bettering themselves.
- I love learning and bettering myself and I'd really like to do social work training.
- Yes Jamie had a job of being his equerry, but it was more of a social position that would give him connection to better himself in the eyes of British Society.
- Although this song may represent Hitchcock's most sanctimonious ego, he betters himself later on with a delicate version of ‘Not Dark Yet’ and a cheeky epic narrative on ‘Desolation Row.’
- For me, bodybuilding has always been about achievement and wanting to better myself.
- What have you achieved to better yourself as a professional, rather than just spend more time on the job?
- A lot of that comes from my own parents, from their own experience here, and their ability to better themselves and achieve the American dream.
- I have nothing against people bettering themselves and buying and living somewhere nice, I shall be doing the same when funds allow, but don't move under the flightpath to one of the worlds busiest airports and then gripe about it!
- Yes, we should reward the single mother who betters herself, but we cannot neglect the mugger: as a human being, he deserves compassion - no matter how deplorable his actions.
- Settlers came to Illinois not only to better themselves economically but also to escape the social hierarchical structure of the East.
- We believe in the basic good of people and that those free to express themselves in word and worship, to better themselves and look after their families, will bring positive benefits to the communities they live in.
- Social mobility - people bettering themselves and so moving upwards through the ‘class' structure, surely a hallmark of any healthy and just society - has been halted in its tracks.
- 1.3 Overcome or defeat (someone)
战胜（某人） she bettered him at archery 在射箭比赛中她几乎击败了他。 Example sentencesExamples - Defeats of Celtic last season and the bettering of Rangers last weekend mean they are a match for anyone on their day.
- Only two people have either equaled him or bettered him for a rookie season.
- The worst part was that she felt bad for Jake. The scrappy redhead, despite his size, had bettered the Cooper boy in the few moments of the tussle.
- Yet he was also bettered by Parker when I saw them spar.
- And now I'll never have to be reminded of your bettering me again.
- In that single moment he had to experience both a hint of sadness and a wealth of euphoria because his protegé has just bettered him.
- It is my job to try and get that right and so far I think a lot of the signings we have fetched in have bettered us.
- In those appearances, she was bettered by two other competitors.
- Behind this carefullyconstructed shield, he has lashed out savagely at those who have bettered him in the eyes of history and bettered him in the practice of Christian values.
- A stubborn aversion to defeat was reflected in a qualifying campaign bettered only by France, a consistency they have carried into the tournament proper.
UsageOn the punctuation of better in compound adjectives, see well In the verb phrase had better do something, the word had acts like an auxiliary verb; in informal spoken contexts, it is often dropped, as in you better not come tonight. In writing, the had may be contracted to ’d (you'd better call), but it should not be dropped altogether (not you better call).
In the verb phrase had better do something, the word had acts like an auxiliary verb; in informal spoken contexts, it is often dropped, as in you better not come tonight. In writing, the had may be contracted to ’d (you'd better call), but it should not be dropped altogether (not you better call). On the punctuation of better in compound adjectives, see well PhrasesUsed to emphasize the importance or desirability of the quality or thing specified. 越…越好 the sooner we're off the better 我们越早离开越好。 the more people there the better Example sentencesExamples - Mr Ancram said: ‘We live in an age of computerisation and the earlier you can learn the skills the better, even for very young children.’
- If anything, the sketchier the questions the better.
- Automatic promotion is still on the cards and the more help the team has from the terraces the better.
- I told him the sooner he adopted the girls the better, but we wouldn't have to worry about Brad, he had signed the papers yesterday, turning over all parental rights to me.
- The sooner the military tribunals begin to weed out the terrorists the better.
- Basically, the longer you are in the queues the better!
- Scott's 28 now, so the quicker we get the fights the better.
- Hilberg proudly declares himself to be ‘a brute-force man’ undaunted by abundance: ‘the more paper in the files the better.’
- The Montreal smoked meat sandwich was not bad - it too came with a slice of cheese and a couple of deep fried pickles, but the less said about the pickles the better.
- The sooner the new Bush team communicates this message to the Russians the better.
- In my view, they should do, as the lower the expectations the better.
- It seemed Mother thought the fancier the clothes the better, and I'd once tried to point out that ‘real ladies’ wore simple silk and lace garments without loads of trimming or sequins.
- The sooner he sends out the invitations the better.
- Jean Saunders of Swindon Friends of the Earth, who said: ‘The more environmentally conscious features added to the houses the better.’
- Chess is, however, an ideal medium for the internet, where the name of the game is to keep computer users online for as long as possible; so therefore the longer the games the better.
- The more help we get in the coming weeks the better.
- Moving to the full-backs, he recommends ‘safe men, tried and true ‘and the more powerful the kicks of the backs the better.’
- As far as they are concerned the less politicians the better.
- It was important a couple of our batsmen got decent scores and a couple of the others occupied the crease for some time because the sooner we get used to the conditions the better.
- I only ask that you take the time to ask specific questions - the more thought out the questions the better.
Be in a better position, especially in financial terms. （尤指经济情况）比以前好，比以前宽裕 the promotion would make her about $750 a year better off 这些建议可以使她每年比以前多得40英镑。 a paper read mainly by the better off Example sentencesExamples - Vouchers empower the poor by handing them the same power of the purse string now enjoyed by the better off.
- Eventually, however, I met a man who said I'd be better off with live bait and a float.
- Rachel added that getting a job wasn't always about being financially better off.
- So you'll be financially better off with a car if you don't actually need the bigger vehicle.
- Perhaps his only failing was not to suggest earlier to me that I would be better off elsewhere.
- Over the past five years, however, investors would have been better off in a normal Toisa.
- In fact, the mother is often waiting nearby and in many cases the animals would be better off left alone.
- No, religion has no role in 21st century life and we would be better off without it.
- I think people can make their own minds up as to whether we are better off under a Labour Government or not.
- Unless we can know everything, he seemed to argue, we're better off knowing nothing.
- I am quite content and just wish that people who are better off than me would realise how lucky they are.
- There can be no dispute that the world would be better off without terrorism.
- Somebody once said if you learn to love yourself the way you are, you are better off by far.
- This goes to show that the average family is no better off now than when Labour came to power.
- It is a perplexing attitude - that one might actually be better off with disability.
- So, if you were renting a small flat over the long term, usually you'd be miles better off by buying it.
- So the more you can subtract negatives and add positives the better off you are.
- I end up no better off, but it might offer a few advantages in the longer term.
- Perhaps you believe that the world would be better off if China was master of the world?
- Don't you even think that the people of Iraq are better off having got rid of a dictator?
Almost all of; most of. 几乎所有的；大部分 it is the better part of a mile 这差不多有一英里。 Example sentencesExamples - They worked side by side in companionship and silence for the better part of two hours.
- At least once a week for the better part of three years, the media has zero credibility in my eyes.
- This explains, in part, why he toiled in anonymity for the better part of two decades.
- I've been a journalist watching the chiefs in action for the better part of two dozen years.
- What he'd done just since seven this morning would have taken her the better part of two days.
- The track had been rained on for the better part of 40 days, I heard Noah had entered but sadly this was not the case.
- After the better part of 20 years attempting to do this, we think the following conclusions can be safely drawn.
- She was ill for two years, spending the better part of 18 months in St James's Hospital, Leeds.
- I haven't spoken to any of my blood relatives in the better part of eighteen months.
- She spends the better part of most working days staring into space.
- We were in fact, the better part of two hours early for our booked Isle of Wight ferry.
- He lived with us for the better part of 20 years and I can never remember him being in foul humour.
- The blazing straw-stack has eventually been extinguished after the better part of seven days.
- She hasn't seen him for the better part of three years since he's been confined here.
- I spent the better part of today watching the England cricket team come agonizingly close to an improbable victory.
- There are a lot of conservatives who have held their tongue for the better part of two years.
- What happened then was a gun battle that raged for the better part of eight hours.
- Later, he cracked a bone in his right leg that cost him the better part of three games down the stretch.
- As Wesley predicted, Xavier did spend the better part of three hours yelling at me.
- I spent the better part of two hours sending my friends out into the cold of a snowstorm digitally.
proverb It's wiser to be cautious than to be hasty or rash and so do something you may later regret. 〈谚〉谨言慎行不吃亏，轻率莽撞必后悔 Example sentencesExamples - ‘It is better safe than sorry on something like this,’ he said.
- But the motto across Europe is now better safe than sorry.
- Untreated high blood pressure is dangerous - and since blood pressure rises during exercise, better safe than sorry.
- As he clambered for a retort, he said something he instantly regretted: ‘Well, better safe than sorry.’
- It is even opposing inclusion of the ‘precautionary principle’ in assessing developments - better safe than sorry - despite the fact that this was agreed in essence at the earth summit in Rio de Janeiro 10 years ago.
- Blisters will affect your performance, and sweat makes face-paint drip, so it is better safe than sorry.
- Indeed, it sounds like common sense: better safe than sorry; look before you leap.
- I find that on with a wood countertop and rollingpin I don't need to dust the counter or dough, but better safe than sorry.
- New York decided to go ahead, you know, better safe than sorry, as you said.
- Well, tonight, MTV says better safe than sorry.
- Its more like we go to confirm just in case because with these millions of disturbing bugs around and all the symptoms sounding similar you just never know and they always say better safe than sorry.
- It is a shame because of the reputation and possibility of violence by a certain group we have had to do this - better safe than sorry.
- A ‘lack of evidence of harm’ of our exposure to particular chemicals does not seem to be sufficient in allaying fears today, when we are constantly encouraged to be better safe than sorry.
- As the writer put it in the London Sunday Times: ‘Purporting to be better safe than sorry, authority can no longer get away with sorry.’
- It means the leg will be even stronger come July and the start of pre-season and it is really a case of better safe than sorry.
- Well, if there's one thing I think we learned in the wake of Katrina it's better safe than sorry.
- This has almost never happened, but better safe than sorry.
- A spokesman for the National Security Council, says the administration is following a philosophy of better safe than sorry.
- We do not think this is the case but better safe than sorry.
- We have no intelligence or information to support the belief that he is anywhere other than India - but better safe than sorry.
he'd lived there for better than twenty years 他已在那里住了20多年。
he leaned closer the better to hear her 他侧身向她挨近以便听得更清楚些。 Example sentencesExamples - The girls wanted a wide range of music - all the better to attract a wide range of listeners - but there is a unity to their selections.
- On entering, I switch it off, the better to concentrate on what a shiny, show-off, thieving bunch the old Venetians were.
- Nor are the tables arranged in long rows, as they are in Germany, all the better to sway in unison to the tunes of raucous drinking songs.
- The harbour is to be dredged, and a pontoon will be built across the middle, the better to accommodate sailing cruisers.
- I went to the French doors in the study the better to enjoy this daily treat, and to relish in the racket of honking and wing-flapping as they passed over.
- Some of them had paid for front rooms and seats at windows of houses facing the prison, all the better to witness the last moments of a dying man.
- Whatever is out there, Crosby is investing his bonus sightings from last year with trigger cameras and night-vision glasses, all the better to find it.
- They quieted, however, when the Elder waved a hand to shush them, the better to hear what else the Imkill had to say.
- Not unmixed praise, to be sure - but it was part of Marx's strategy to praise capitalism more fervently than the most naive liberal, all the better to bury it.
- I'm sure it's time I had a consultation exercise on something or other - all the better to keep the civil servants busy while I watch the telly.
- What's more, Google is aiming to link together patterns in your web searching and your inbox, the better to deliver ads.
- It's all fuel for thought, mind's wheels turning, a tap of my industrial frustrations, the better to be able to write in the morning.
- I lift myself on my elbows the better to hear the rest of their conversation.
- Best to show up with a lot of photos of your cats or your grandchildren, the better to facilitate conversations with those around you.
- Cars used by the unit were Opel saloons adapted with four-wheel drive - the better to escape opposition security forces.
- Cam's own table was at the stairhead, the better to greet and farewell his guests, and to ask a favoured one occasionally to join him for a quick drink.
- A slider on the side of the contact sheet lets you instantly enlarge and examine hundreds of pictures at a glance, the better to find the one you're hunting for.
- The sound is indeed bright and clear most of the time, all the better to hear the glorious pop songs playing from the wireless.
- So we stepped outside, blinking in the suddenly warm sunlight, and leaned our heads against the door, the better to hear the conversation going on inside.
- He gripped my hand and pulled me slightly towards him, the better to hear, and I remember thinking that he smelt very nice.
for better or (for) worse Whether the outcome is good or bad. 无论结果是好是坏 ours, for better or for worse, is the century of youth Example sentencesExamples - Whether it was for better or for worse I couldn't change it anymore so I only had the choice to accept it.
- It created a subculture of ideas and ways of life that is still in modern rock… for better or worse.
- Each Asian country will be affected differently, for better or worse.
- These songs, like a lot of music, grow on you for better or worse and it won't be long before you have strong feelings for this band.
- Consider the various contributors to America, for better or worse.
- Why buy traditional when the world - for better or worse - is turning digital?
- Star Trek, on the other hand, always reflects the zeitgeist, for better or worse.
- I got my entire self-worth from my job, for better or worse.
- So, guys and gals enjoy the new dress code for better or worse!
- And their exhausting battle can shift, for better or worse, as quickly as the winds.
- It is not the tenacity of the distinction that concerns me, but that, for better or worse, we cannot do without it.
- That, for better or worse, has already been decided by the court.
- The value of information is in its usefulness in manipulating, for better or worse, the natural world.
- Its outcome will, for better or for worse, change the quality of life in this country.
- Whether or not you buy into those particular labels, for better or worse, we tend to fulfil the self-images we're fed.
- I guess I'm really influenced, for better or worse, by other people's music.
- Nevertheless, there is little evidence America has changed, for better or worse, as a result of September 11.
- Those are the people who will decide the election and the debates will be a big part of making up their minds, for better or worse.
- The Church in the US, for better or worse, doesn't look like the Church anywhere else.
- Altair sensed no hostility in the man's tone of voice, and decided to give his full name, whether for better or for worse.
(often of something immaterial) win an advantage over (someone); defeat or outwit. curiosity got the better of her 她克制不住自己的好奇心。 Example sentencesExamples - I urged her on, my curiosity getting the better of me.
- My pent up frustration getting the better of me, I slammed my fist into a nearby locker.
- However, Joe lets his emotions get the better of him and gets involved in the murder of their prime suspect.
- Why he left it there in the first place I don't know, but seeing it there made my curiosity get the better of me again.
- He hesitated a while across the street, then his curiosity got the better of him and he started to cross the street.
- But his own stubbornness got the better of him and he refused to admit defeat.
- Alternatively buy more shares in the company as soon as practicable before the urge to spend gets the better of you.
- To think, if I would have let my anger over this get the better of me and had ran off, that I could/would have been shot.
- There was some talk about its potential use in horticulture, which got the better of my dad's curiosity.
- When some young police from Redfern told me about them, curiosity got the better of me and I asked them to show me the street they lived in.
- The urge to quantify things gets the better of us, and we attach numbers to things that either aren't measured well or can't be measured at all.
- Originally from Liverpool, Barker has been living in Los Angeles for 10 years, ever since his fear of flying got the better of him.
- Then, curiosity got the better of me and I ventured over again to the Mouse Corner.
- Lisa tried not to let her curiosity get the better of her as she saw the intense gazes pass between her partner and his love.
- But sometimes, our emotions do get the better of us: anger and sadness are notorious for their ability to cloud our judgement.
- Her anger was getting the better of her and she slammed the door.
- Well curiosity got the better of the Professor over the weekend, so a quick google seemed worth the effort.
- When they moved off, my curiosity got the better of me and I went over to check out the product he had been holding.
- Curiosity is about all that ever does get the better of her.
- So you can just allow your male/animal instincts to get the better of you and kill your girlfriend/wife?
Synonyms defeat, beat, best, conquer, trounce, thrash, rout, vanquish, overcome, overwhelm, overpower, destroy, drub, triumph over, prevail over, gain a victory over, win against, win over, worst, subdue, quash, crush
1Narrowly surpass a previous effort or achievement. 稍好，稍有提高 I want to go one better this time and score 我这次想做得好一些，能够得分。 Example sentencesExamples - This proven mud-lover will have conditions in his favour as he bids to go one better than his recent second-placed effort at Beverley and notch his first win of the campaign.
- Now everyone is really thrilled to have gone one better in achieving All Ireland honours.
- In particular, he hoped to go one better than was achieved at the group's Brindley Place development in Birmingham, where members of the public raised £50m to invest in the property.
- But the French are here, and won't accept anything less than going one better than their shock effort in 1999, in which they progressed to the final.
- But their hosts went one better, prompting him to order a major ‘back to basics' programme for his defence.
- Portlaoise will be trying to go one better than last year when they failed narrowly to North Kildare in the final.
- He is, though, in excellent heart right now and, following a good second-placed effort at Huntingdon last week, he is fancied to go one better here.
- Runner-up here last week, and a previous course-and-distance winner, he is capable of going one better, provided things pan out right for him.
- We have a young squad which is capable of going one better than the runner's-up place we achieved last season.
- Determined not to be outdone by the men, she went one better than her second place last year, breaking the course record for the ladies.
- 1.1Narrowly outdo (another person)
险胜（某人） he went one better than Jack by reaching the finals Example sentencesExamples - They went one better in their next game defeating the LFL 4-1.
- They went one better than having a failed film star as president, and now have as head of state someone who is a complete and utter failure at everything other than being a complete loser.
- His burgeoning career on the tennis courts made another stratospheric leap last week in Cincinnati when the Kid went one better than Steve and beat the undisputed champ.
- They kicked 12 wides in all but their opponents outdid them in that department went one better with 13.
- The five-year-old is napped to go one better, following a narrow defeat at the same course last week.
Would find it wiser to do something; ought to do something. 最好做某事；应该做某事 you had better be careful 你最好小心些。 Example sentencesExamples - I thought I had better do something about it now before it really gets going, because I would not want something like this on my own doorstep.
- We had better do it because if we don't, the Americans are going to shut us down.
- I am definitely more about making people aware, that you had better do something for yourself instead of sitting around blaming everyone else.
- I left school and didn't do much at first, but then my dad said that I had better do something with my life. I went to Nelson College and did ‘A’ level in music.
- But they had better do something about this quick.
- ‘Well, I had better do something to occupy my time while the cake is baking,’ she said still laughing.
- So if someone wants to go outside the government scheme, they had better do it quickly, or they may not recover anything at all, if others have sued and received insurance money before them.
- When I tell you to do something you had better do it!
- If the FA thinks that was bad, they had better do something soon.
- Departments think that they had better do something about an issue, and bring forward legislation at the last minute.
- ‘Confronted by the agency with pretty overwhelming evidence, the Pakistanis thought they had better do something,’ said a diplomat in Vienna.
- If they would rather die,… they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.
- And the message is clear - they had better do it soon or they will be some other manager and some other fans problem.
- Glancing at his watch, he realized he had better do it tomorrow.
- And I figured if I was ever to retire and enjoy my retirement I had better do it now,’ he said.
- The Vote is a powerful polemic arguing that the right to vote, like democracy, has been subverted and we had better do something about it.
- Mrs Hancock, said: ‘We will put £1m-plus into this on the grounds that if we're going to do it, we had better do it properly.
- Maybe he had better do something, like set fire to a nearby tree.
- But people were listening to something, they called it music and Mellers felt we had better do something about understanding it.
- Emily saw the smirk on his face and decided that she had better do something before poor Vlad was taken advantage of by this harlot.
Be more successful in (a contest) 在（比赛）中占上风 she usually had the better of these debates 阿特利在这些辩论中占了上风。 Example sentencesExamples - Now with the chance to have some time out of the spotlight, and with most of the internal dissent gone, they seem to be having the better of it.
- With the advantage of the strong wind in the second half, Storm were having the better of the game and looked set to run away with it after scoring straight after the break.
- After having the better of two hard-fought draws he won game three to take the overnight lead.
- Fisichella has had the better of all his team-mates, but inexplicably continues to be over-looked by the big teams.
- The second game was a much closer contest with Grange having the better of the exchanges until midway through the second half when Kilbride rallied with some good scoring to force a draw.
- United arguably had the better of what play there was in an anodyne first half-hour.
- The second half saw end to end intensive football, with Moone having the better of the early exchanges but unable to make the breakthrough.
- The home side were having the better of the dour exchanges and very nearly made it count on the stroke of half-time.
- Most of the play was cantered in the midfield section, perhaps with the Carlow League side having the better of the possession.
- Despite the visitors having the better of the possession it was Limerick that should really have taken the lead five minutes before the break.
- Both teams created good goal scoring chances with the visitors having the better of the exchanges.
- The game began at a pedestrian pace with Scotland having the better of the opening exchanges, but, by midway through the half, the Japanese turned up the intensity and took control.
- The 18-year-old defender, sent off when the sides met at Ibrox in November, scored just two minutes into a match that Aberdeen went on to have the better of.
- There was little to be seen in the line of constructive football, and for the home fans, there was a worrying aspect in that Drogheda appeared to be having the better of it.
- Despite having the better of the play throughout the game, East Fife could not find the kind of deft of touch they desperately needed to put the ball in the back of the net.
- Both sides missed opportunities in the first half with Harps having the better of the exchanges.
- The unbeaten hosts enjoyed a 22-15 victory after having the better of the first half, and then holding off Pock's second-half surge.
- In truth, they stalled as the second half spawned something of a role reversal and Lincoln had the better of what followed.
- This was not a great performance by the Villa side, particularly in the first half with possibly Ardattin having the better of the exchanges.
- It was a reasonably good game with Ridge having the better of the exchanges for most of the game, with Villa been forced to use a mixture of very young and veteran players.
no (or little) better than Just (or almost) the same as; merely. 与…如一丘之貉，半斤对八两 government officials who were often no better than bandits 往往和盗匪无甚差别的总督大人们。 Example sentencesExamples - Tennyson asked no better than to live with books in the heart of the country.
- The fuel efficiency per passenger mile travelled by train is no better than that of an average diesel car carrying two people.
- My Spanish no better than when I left England, I beckoned towards the hostel address in my guidebook.
- Living an short life where the only feeling you know is pain, is no better than not living at all.
- Fire safety standards in public hospitals are no better than in private companies.
- He came into the bar looking no better than before, dragging his wrapped up sword with him.
- If you are really far away you could get 9Kbs which is no better than now.
- Even though she was in a wheel chair she was just as good, no better than all the other children were!
- I can do no better than to quote Transpower's response to that member at that time.
- The rides are good, but no better than what's on offer at Alton Towers.
- They all know that their own regimes are little better than that being disposed of in Iraq.
- The proof of Regina's work to date can be testified no better than by the many referrals she receives.
- He found that when a subject took glucose, they performed no better than when were given a placebo.
- I can do no better than to link to my story from last year about how I fell in love with him.
- Presley, with his many appalling movie soundtrack albums, deserved no better than two awards.
- They know no better than to constantly bear whatever pain and suffering comes to them.
- Owen, arguably, is no better than when he arrived on the international scene two years ago.
- It may come as no surprise that the weather at Poole is no better than at home, in fact it is a little worse than when we left.
- Ironically, the reaction of the city-breds was no better than that of the villagers.
- I can do no better than to quote from my own press statement at the time that the Government announced its policy.
OriginOld English betera (adjective), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch beter and German besser, also to best. nounˈbedərˈbɛdər variant spelling of bettor
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