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From good (adj):
better
adj comparative
best
adj superlative
From well (adv):
Some senses of the adverb "well" are invariable.
better
adv comparative
best
adv superlative
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better adv(to higher degree, quality) (比较好)SCSimplified Chinese 更好地，更佳地，更适合地 gèng hǎo de ，gèng jiā dì ，gèng shì hé de
My sister's a good tennis player, but I play better.
他吉他弹得比吉米·亨德里克斯好。
better than adv + prep(to higher degree, quality than)SCSimplified Chinese 优于 yōu yú
SCSimplified Chinese 好于
He plays the guitar better than Jimi Hendrix.
You tell the story better than I can.
他的吉他弹得比吉米·亨德里克斯还好。// 你故事讲得比我好。
better adv(in a superior way) (更令人满意)SCSimplified Chinese 更好地，更令人满意地，更叫人称心地 gèng hǎo de ，gèng lìng rén mǎn yì de ，gèng jiào rén chèn xīn de
To serve you better we have provided free coffee at the entrance.
为了更好地为您服务，我们在入口处提供了免费咖啡。
better than adv + prep(in a superior way to)SCSimplified Chinese 比…好，胜过… shèng guò
TCTraditional Chinese 勝過...
SCSimplified Chinese 比…强
The restaurant caters better than most to vegetarians.
这家餐厅能提供出类拔萃的素食选项。
better adj(of higher quality)SCSimplified Chinese 相比之下更好的，比…更好的， 较好的 xiāng bǐ zhī xià gèng hǎo de，bǐ gèng hǎo de
I wish they served better coffee here.
这篇文章比你写的前一篇要好。
better than adj + prep(of higher quality than)SCSimplified Chinese 超过 chāo guò
TCTraditional Chinese 超過
SCSimplified Chinese 更好 chāo guò ，gèng hǎo
This essay is better than the last one you wrote.
你这次写的散文比上次更好。
better adj(superior) (在技术、质量等方面)SCSimplified Chinese 更好的 gèng hǎo de
Passengers in the first class carriage get better service.
他网球打得比我好。
better than adj + prep(superior to)SCSimplified Chinese 优于 yōu yú
SCSimplified Chinese 胜过 yōu yú ，shèng guò
George is better than his brother in most subjects.
He's better at tennis than I am.
乔治在许多方面都胜过他哥哥。//他网球打得比我更好。
better adj(of greater use)SCSimplified Chinese 更有用的 gèng yǒu yòng de
SCSimplified Chinese 更好用的
A degree is useful, but an apprenticeship is better if you want to gain hands-on experience.
就钉帐篷橛子而言，木槌比铁锤更有用。
better than adj + prep(of greater use than)SCSimplified Chinese 好用
SCSimplified Chinese 更实用
A mallet is better than a hammer for driving in tent pegs.
要钉帐篷钉，木槌比铁锤更好用。
better adj(healthier) (健康状况)SCSimplified Chinese 好转的，康复的 hǎo zhuǎn de，kāng fù de
Are you feeling any better?
你现在感觉好点了吗？
better than adj + prep(healthier than)SCSimplified Chinese 更好 gèng hǎo
SCSimplified Chinese 更健康
I'm feeling better than I was an hour ago.
The patient is a little better than yesterday.
我比一个小时前感觉好多了。//这位病人的情况比昨天稍好。
better adj(of greater value)SCSimplified Chinese 更有价值的 gèng yǒu jià zhí de
Travelling during your gap year is great, but in terms of your CV, volunteering is better.
现在完成比留待明早好。
better than [sth] adj + prep(of greater value than)SCSimplified Chinese 更好 gèng hǎo
SCSimplified Chinese 更有意义
Getting it done now is better than waiting until the morning.
今日事今日毕，胜过拖到明天。
better adj(more virtuous)SCSimplified Chinese 更高尚的 gèng gāo shàng de
SCSimplified Chinese 品德更好的 gèng gāo shàng de ，pǐn dé gèng hǎo de
On New Year's Day, many of us make a resolution to be better people.
她的品德比我们所有人的都更为高尚。
better than adj + prep(more virtuous than)SCSimplified Chinese 更高尚
When it comes to giving to charity, Alice is better than any of us.
Rob thinks he is better than I am because he has given up alcohol.
在慈善捐赠方面，爱丽丝比我们所有人都更好。// 罗博戒了酒，自以为超过了我，很了不起。
better adj(more suitable)SCSimplified Chinese 更适合的 gèng shì hé de
TCTraditional Chinese 更適合的
Which of these universities is a better choice for studying History?
哪家大学的历史系更强？
better than adj + prep(more suitable than)SCSimplified Chinese 更适合
SCSimplified Chinese 更符合
Candidate C is better than candidate F for this job.
候选人C比候选人F更适合这份工作。
better adv(more completely, thoroughly)SCSimplified Chinese 更彻底地 gèng chè dǐ de
TCTraditional Chinese 更徹底地
I was very young when we lived in France; my older brother remembers it better.
他能比我解释得更彻底。
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better than adv(more completely, thoroughly than)SCSimplified Chinese 更完整地 gèng wán zhěng de
Josh will explain it better than I can.
与我相比，你把它记得更完整。
better adj(more complete, thorough)SCSimplified Chinese 更全面
SCSimplified Chinese 更彻底
Students came out of the lecture with a better understanding of semiotics.
这堂课过后，学生们对符号学的理解加深了。
better than adj + prep(more complete, thorough than)SCSimplified Chinese 更完整
SCSimplified Chinese 更仔细
My husband's memory for names is better than mine.
我丈夫非常擅长记人的名字，比我好多了。
better n([sth] superior)SCSimplified Chinese 较优的事物 jiào yōu de shì wù
SCSimplified Chinese 更好的东西 jiào yōu de shì wù，gèng hǎo de dōng xī
I've seen better.
我见过更好的。
better nusually plural (person: superior)SCSimplified Chinese 较优的人 jiào yōu de rén
TCTraditional Chinese 較優的人
SCSimplified Chinese 更好的人 jiào yōu de rén，gèng hǎo de rén
You should always show respect to your betters and elders.
对你的上级和长者要始终保持尊敬。
better [sth]⇒ vtr(improve)SCSimplified Chinese 改善 gǎi shàn
TCTraditional Chinese 改善
SCSimplified Chinese 提高 gǎi shàn，tí gāo
TCTraditional Chinese 提高
She spent her life trying to better the living conditions of the poor.
她一生致力于改善穷人的生活条件。
better [sth] vtr(surpass)SCSimplified Chinese 超过 chāo guò
TCTraditional Chinese 超過
SCSimplified Chinese 胜过 chāo guò ，shèng guò
Let's see if I can better my previous score.
我说不定能超过之前的得分记录。
better advUS (more)SCSimplified Chinese 更多地 gèng duō de
It took them better than a month to pay back the debt.
他们花了一个多月的时间才还清债务。
better advinformal, nonstandard (had better)SCSimplified Chinese 最好 zuì hǎo
TCTraditional Chinese 最好
SCSimplified Chinese 还是 zuì hǎo ，hái shì
TCTraditional Chinese 還是
You better get out of here before anyone sees you.
趁着还没人看到你，赶紧走吧。
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good adj(better than average)SCSimplified Chinese 出色的 chū sè de
SCSimplified Chinese 质量高的 chū sè de ，zhì liàng gāo de
SCSimplified Chinese 美味的 chū sè de ，měi wèi de
He studied hard and got good grades this year.
今年他学习很努力，取得了良好的成绩。
good adj(favorable)SCSimplified Chinese 好的，良好的 hǎo de ，liáng hǎo de
TCTraditional Chinese 好的
The weather forecast is good for tomorrow.
天气预报说明天天气良好。
good adj(well behaved)SCSimplified Chinese 听话的 tīng huà de
TCTraditional Chinese 聽話的
SCSimplified Chinese 乖巧的 tīng huà de ，guāi qiǎo de
SCSimplified Chinese 守规矩的 tīng huà de ，shǒu guī ju de
Now you be good while I'm gone, do you hear?
我出去了，你要听话，听到了吗？
good adj(adequate)SCSimplified Chinese 足够的 zú gòu de
SCSimplified Chinese 充裕的 zú gòu de ，chōng yù de
SCSimplified Chinese 富裕的 zú gòu de ，fù yù de
You can earn a good living as a mechanic.
当一名机械师，你可以过上富裕的生活。
good for [sb/sth] adj + prep(healthy)SCSimplified Chinese 对…的健康有益
Cod liver oil is supposed to be good for you.
鱼肝油对你的健康有益。
good for [sb/sth] adj + prep(beneficial)SCSimplified Chinese 对…有益
TCTraditional Chinese 對…有益
SCSimplified Chinese 对…有好处 duì … yǒu hǎo chù
Whoever said that pain is good for the soul?
是谁说痛苦对于灵魂有益的？
the good of [sth/sb] expr(benefit, advantage)SCSimplified Chinese …的利益 de lì yì
Political decisions should always be for the good of the people.
政治决议总是应当符合人民群众的利益。
good adj(virtuous)SCSimplified Chinese 善良的 shàn liáng de
SCSimplified Chinese 好的 shàn liáng de ，hǎo de
TCTraditional Chinese 好的
SCSimplified Chinese 有品德的 shàn liáng de ，yǒu pǐn dé de
He's a good man.
他是个好人。
good for [sth],
good for doing [sth] adj + prep		(useful)SCSimplified Chinese 对…好用
TCTraditional Chinese 對…好用
SCSimplified Chinese 适合用来
Shoe boxes are good for storing old postcards and letters.
鞋盒适合用来装过去的明信片和信件。
good adj(competent)SCSimplified Chinese 优秀的 yōu xiù de
TCTraditional Chinese 優秀的
SCSimplified Chinese 能力强的 yōu xiù de ，néng lì qiáng de
She's a very good accountant.
她是一位能力强的会计。
good adj(right, correct)SCSimplified Chinese 正确的 zhèng què de
TCTraditional Chinese 正確的
SCSimplified Chinese 对的 zhèng què de ，duì de
Good answer!
答案正确！
good adj(worthy)SCSimplified Chinese 值得尊敬的，受人尊敬的 zhí dé zūn jìng de ，shòu rén zūn jìng de
You've ruined our family's good reputation.
你毁了我们家族受人尊敬的声誉。
good adj(refined)SCSimplified Chinese 品味好的 pǐn wèi hǎo de
SCSimplified Chinese 高品位的 pǐn wèi hǎo de，gāo pǐn wèi de
He's got good taste in wine.
他对于葡萄酒有极佳的品味。
goods npl(merchandise, commodities)SCSimplified Chinese 商品 shāng pǐn
TCTraditional Chinese 商品
SCSimplified Chinese 货物 shāng pǐn，huò wù
TCTraditional Chinese 貨物
The company promised to deliver the goods within 24 hours.
该公司承诺在24小时内发货。
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be good at [sth] v expr(be skilled, talented)SCSimplified Chinese 擅长 shàn cháng
SCSimplified Chinese 善于
He is good at anything related to numbers.
他擅长一切与数字有关的事。
be good with [sth] v expr(be skilled with)SCSimplified Chinese 擅长 shàn cháng
My sister is good with numbers but I'm better at languages.
我姐姐擅长数字方面的事，而我更擅长语言。
be good with [sb/sth] v expr(people, animal: handle well)SCSimplified Chinese 善于应付
TCTraditional Chinese 善於應付
SCSimplified Chinese 善于与…打交道
He is good with children and animals.
他善于与小孩和动物打交道。
be good for [sth] v expr(be valid: for a duration)SCSimplified Chinese 在…内有效
Your international driving licence is good for one year; you can renew it after that.
你的国际驾驶执照在一年内有效，你可以在其过期后续期。
be good for [sth] v expr(be equivalent in value to)SCSimplified Chinese 值 zhí
TCTraditional Chinese 值
SCSimplified Chinese 可兑换
Your admission ticket is also good for one drink at the bar when you get inside.
进去后，你的入场券还能在吧台换到一杯饮料。
be good for [sth] v exprinformal (be fit only for)SCSimplified Chinese 适合 shì hé
TCTraditional Chinese 適合
That tatty old sofa is good for the dump.
那张破破烂烂的旧沙发很适合放在垃圾堆里。
be good to [sb] v expr(be kind toward [sb])SCSimplified Chinese 对...好
SCSimplified Chinese 对待...好
My daughter is good to me; she comes to visit every Sunday and brings cake.
我女儿对我很好，每周日都来看我，还带蛋糕来。
good adj(suitable)SCSimplified Chinese 合适的 hé shì de
TCTraditional Chinese 合適的
SCSimplified Chinese 恰当的 hé shì de ，qià dàng de
TCTraditional Chinese 恰當的
Is lasagne a good thing to serve to your parents?
用千层面招待您父母合适吗？
good adj(functioning)SCSimplified Chinese 还能发挥功用的
SCSimplified Chinese 好的 hǎo de
TCTraditional Chinese 好的
You'll have to speak into my good ear if you want me to hear.
如果你想让我听见的话，就得对着我好的那只耳朵说话。
good adjinformal (fresh)SCSimplified Chinese 新鲜的 xīn xiān de
TCTraditional Chinese 新鮮的
SCSimplified Chinese 没变质的 xīn xiān de ，méi biàn zhì de
Is that milk still good?
牛奶仍然新鲜吗？
good adj(tastes nice)SCSimplified Chinese 味道好的 wèi dào hǎo de
SCSimplified Chinese 好吃的 wèi dào hǎo de ，hǎo chī de
This is a really good apple.
这个苹果味道真不错。
good adj(genuine) (钞票、证件等)SCSimplified Chinese 真的，真实的，名副其实的 zhēn de，zhēn shí de ，míng fù qí shí de
TCTraditional Chinese 真的，真實的
I can't tell if this certificate is good or not.
我不知道该证书是真的还是假的？
good adj(wise)SCSimplified Chinese 明智的 míng zhì de
Those stocks were a good investment.
那些股票是很好的投资。
good adjinformal (thorough)SCSimplified Chinese 彻底的 chè dǐ de
TCTraditional Chinese 徹底的
SCSimplified Chinese 完全的 chè dǐ de ，wán quán de
This house needs a good cleaning.
这栋房子需要好好打扫一下。
good adj(fertile)SCSimplified Chinese 好的 hǎo de
TCTraditional Chinese 好的
SCSimplified Chinese 肥沃的 hǎo de ，féi wò de
There's lots of good soil in this part of the country.
这个国家这一地区的土壤很肥沃。
good adj(devout)SCSimplified Chinese 虔诚的 qián chéng de
TCTraditional Chinese 虔誠的
He's a good Catholic.
他是个虔诚的天主教徒。
good adj(loyal)SCSimplified Chinese 忠诚的 zhōng chéng de
TCTraditional Chinese 忠誠的
SCSimplified Chinese 正直的 zhōng chéng de ，zhèng zhí de
He's a good union man.
他是个忠诚的工会成员。
good adj(skin: clear) (皮肤)SCSimplified Chinese 没有瑕疵的，好的 méi yǒu xiá cī de，hǎo de
TCTraditional Chinese 好的
She has good skin.
good adj(clothes: most dressy) (衣服)SCSimplified Chinese 好的，时新的 hǎo de ，shí xīn de
TCTraditional Chinese 好的
You should wear your good suit for this dinner.
你应该穿你那套好西服出席这次晚宴。
good adj(sport: in bounds) (体育运动)SCSimplified Chinese 出色的, 精准的
His first serve was good.
他的一发很出色。
good advUS, informal (well)SCSimplified Chinese 正常地，顺利地 zhèng cháng de ，shùn lì de
TCTraditional Chinese 順利地
This car runs good.
good interj(approval)SCSimplified Chinese 好, 很好
"Good," said the teacher when the student handed in his homework on time.
当这名学生按时上交作业时，老师评价道：“很好。”
good n(benefit, sake)SCSimplified Chinese 福利 fú lì
TCTraditional Chinese 福利
SCSimplified Chinese 利益 fú lì，lì yì
TCTraditional Chinese 利益
SCSimplified Chinese 好处 fú lì，hǎo chù
TCTraditional Chinese 好處
I did it for the good of all of us.
我这样做是为了我们大家的利益。
good n(merit)SCSimplified Chinese 优点 yōu diǎn
TCTraditional Chinese 優點
SCSimplified Chinese 有用之处 yōu diǎn，yǒu yòng zhī chù
There's a lot of good in his idea.
他的想法中有不少可取之处。
good n(virtue)SCSimplified Chinese 善处 shàn chǔ
SCSimplified Chinese 美德 shàn chǔ，měi dé
You should always seek out the good in people.
你应该始终去发掘他人身上的闪光点。
good n(purpose)SCSimplified Chinese 用处 yòng chù
TCTraditional Chinese 用處
SCSimplified Chinese 好处 yòng chù，hǎo chù
TCTraditional Chinese 好處
What good is it to ask all these questions without answering them?
提出所有这些问题却得不到答案，这有什么用呢？
the goods nplfigurative, slang (information, evidence)SCSimplified Chinese 消息 xiāo xī
TCTraditional Chinese 消息
SCSimplified Chinese 情报 xiāo xī，qíng bào
SCSimplified Chinese 新闻 xiāo xī，xīn wén
TCTraditional Chinese 新聞
The police are hoping that their informer will come up with the goods.
警方希望他们的线人能提供情报。
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well adv(properly)SCSimplified Chinese 妥善地 tuǒ shàn de
SCSimplified Chinese 良好地
The job has been done well.
工作干得很好。
well adv(satisfactorily)SCSimplified Chinese 好
TCTraditional Chinese 好
SCSimplified Chinese 令人满意地 lìng rén mǎn yì de
Things are going well lately; we have no unmet needs.
The meeting went well, with no major difficulties.
最近所有事情都很让人满意；我们的所有需要都得到了满足。会议进展顺利，没有遇到什么大问题。
well adv(adequately)SCSimplified Chinese 足够地 zú gòu de
SCSimplified Chinese 充足地 zú gòu de ，chōng zú de
SCSimplified Chinese 富裕地 zú gòu de ，fù yù de
We are well supplied with food.
我们的食物供给很充足。
well adv(clearly)SCSimplified Chinese 清楚地 qīng chǔ de
SCSimplified Chinese 清晰地 qīng chǔ de ，qīng xī de
The professor explained the material well, and we all understood the theory.
教授清楚地讲解了教材，我们对这个理论了然于胸。
well adv(thoroughly)SCSimplified Chinese 充分地 chōng fèn de
SCSimplified Chinese 完全地 chōng fèn de ，wán quán de
The instructions tell us to mix the ingredients well before adding eggs.
按照说明，我们要先充分拌匀材料，然后再加入鸡蛋。
well adv(to a great extent)SCSimplified Chinese 从很大程度上 cóng hěn dà chéng dù shàng
SCSimplified Chinese 相当 cóng hěn dà chéng dù shàng，xiāng dāng
TCTraditional Chinese 相當
I understood him well, but still had a few questions.
我相当了解他，不过还是有几个问题。
well adv(person: with intimacy)SCSimplified Chinese 熟悉地 shú xī de
SCSimplified Chinese 了解地 shú xī de ，liǎo jiě de
I know him well.
我很了解他。

well adv(very)SCSimplified Chinese 很 hěn
TCTraditional Chinese 很
SCSimplified Chinese 非常 hěn，fēi cháng
TCTraditional Chinese 非常
He is well aware of his responsibilities.
他非常清楚自己肩上的责任。
well adj(in good health)SCSimplified Chinese 健康的 jiàn kāng de
SCSimplified Chinese 无病的 jiàn kāng de ，wú bìng de
SCSimplified Chinese 康复的 jiàn kāng de ，kāng fù de
I was sick yesterday, but I am well today.
昨天我生病了，但今天我好了。

well n(natural water source)SCSimplified Chinese 井 jǐng
TCTraditional Chinese 井
SCSimplified Chinese 水井 jǐng，shuǐ jǐng
This house gets its water from a well.
这栋房子的用水取自一口水井。
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well adj(good, fine)SCSimplified Chinese 好的 hǎo de
TCTraditional Chinese 好的
SCSimplified Chinese 良好的 hǎo de ，liáng hǎo de
All is well in our town today.
well adv(certainly, without doubt)SCSimplified Chinese 确定地 què dìng de
TCTraditional Chinese 確定地
SCSimplified Chinese 明确地 què dìng de，míng què de
TCTraditional Chinese 明確地
Undoubtedly, he was well pleased to see her.
well adv(in good humour, happily)SCSimplified Chinese 好脾气地 hǎo pí qì de
TCTraditional Chinese 好脾氣地
SCSimplified Chinese 友善地 hǎo pí qì de，yǒu shàn de
It was rather a cruel prank, but he took it well.
well adv(correct, the right thing)SCSimplified Chinese 正确地 zhèng què de
TCTraditional Chinese 正確地
SCSimplified Chinese 恰当地 zhèng què de ，qià dàng de
TCTraditional Chinese 恰當地
You did well by telling the doctor the truth.
告诉了医生真相，你这样做是正确的。
well adv(good financially)SCSimplified Chinese 效益很好地 xiào yì hěn hǎo de
SCSimplified Chinese 收益不错地 xiào yì hěn hǎo de，shōu yì bú cuò de
We did well with that investment.
我们的那笔投资收益很好。
Well! interj(indignation) (感叹词，表示愤怒)SCSimplified Chinese 哎！喂！
Well! I see you haven't had time to clean the house.
哎！我看你是没有时间打扫屋子。
Well! interj(surprise) (感叹词，表示惊讶)SCSimplified Chinese 啊！哎！
Well! I never expected to run into you here!
啊！完全没想到会在这儿碰到你！
Well? interj(impatient for response) (感叹词，表示着急等待答复)SCSimplified Chinese 嗯？啊？
Well? What do you have to say?
嗯？你要说什么？
well interj(filler word, pause) (感叹词，表示语句暂时停顿)SCSimplified Chinese 呃，嗯 è, e, ě，ńg
Well, I'll see what I can do.
呃，我来看看我有什么办法。
well n(oil source)SCSimplified Chinese 油井 yóu jǐng
TCTraditional Chinese 油井
They have thousands of wells in Saudi Arabia.
沙特阿拉伯有成千上万口油井。
well n(architecture: stairs, elevator)SCSimplified Chinese 电梯井 diàn tī jǐng
TCTraditional Chinese 電梯井，樓梯井
SCSimplified Chinese 升降机井 diàn tī jǐng，shēng jiàng jī jǐng
TCTraditional Chinese 升降機井
SCSimplified Chinese 楼梯井 diàn tī jǐng，lóu tī jǐng
They built the well in the centre of the building, and it has both stairs and a lift.
他们在建筑内修建了电梯井，这样它就既有楼梯又有电梯了。
well n(container for liquid)SCSimplified Chinese 盛放液体的容器 chéng fàng yè tǐ de róng qì
The ink was kept in a well.
墨水被存放在一个容器里。
well⇒ vi(liquid: surge) (液体)SCSimplified Chinese 喷涌出，溢出 vtr yì chū
TCTraditional Chinese 溢出 vtr
Blood welled from the wound.
血从伤口处喷涌出来。
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复合形式：
better | good | well
英语中文
all the better expr(enhances [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 更好，更加 gèng hǎo，gèng jiā
TCTraditional Chinese 更加
"Big eyes? All the better to see you with, my dear!" said the wolf to Little Red Riding Hood.
better days nplinformal (future prosperity)SCSimplified Chinese （未来）更美好的日子 wèi lái gèng měi hǎo de rì zi
The political party promised that their economic policy would soon bring better days.
better for [sb] adj(healthier) (健康)SCSimplified Chinese 对…更有益
Apples are better for you than cheeseburgers.
better for adjcolloquial, UK (more cheerful thanks to)SCSimplified Chinese 因…更舒服，因…更有精神
If you're tired, have a nap; you'll feel better for it.
better half nfigurative, informal (partner or spouse) (诙谐说法)SCSimplified Chinese 配偶，妻子 pèi ǒu，qī zǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 妻子
I'll have to ask my better half if we are free that weekend.
better late than never expr(it is better to do [sth] late than never)SCSimplified Chinese 迟做总比不做好
SCSimplified Chinese 晚来总比不来好
had better not exprinformal (ought not to)SCSimplified Chinese 最好不要
You had better not be planning a party while your mother and I are gone this weekend.
better off adj(richer)SCSimplified Chinese 更富有 gèng fù yǒu
SCSimplified Chinese 更有钱 gèng fù yǒu，gèng yǒu qián
I'm much better off now I have this new job.
我现在有了这份新工作，变得更有钱了。
better off adj(more fortunate)SCSimplified Chinese 状况好转 zhuàng kuàng hǎo zhuǎn
TCTraditional Chinese 狀況好轉
SCSimplified Chinese 情形变好 zhuàng kuàng hǎo zhuǎn，qíng xíng biàn hǎo
Don't worry, you're better off without him.
You'd be better off just ignoring her.
不用担心，没有了他，你会变得更好。
不用管她，你会变得更好。
the better off npl(richer people)SCSimplified Chinese 较富有的人
The better off are expected to help those who have less than they do.
富人应帮助那些比他们穷的人。
the better part,
the better part of [sth] n		(most of [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 一大半，…的大半部分，大部分 dà bù fèn
TCTraditional Chinese 大部分 / 大部份
They spent the better part of the vacation hiding from the rain.
Better safe than sorry,
Better to be safe than sorry expr		informal (It's wise to take precautions.)SCSimplified Chinese 有备无患。
SCSimplified Chinese 不怕一万，就怕万一。
I'd take an umbrella if I were you. Better safe than sorry!
better than ever adj(improved, even greater than before)SCSimplified Chinese 比以前更好的
SCSimplified Chinese 变好的
I was sad yesterday, but now I'm better than ever.
better than nothing adj(a small gain)SCSimplified Chinese 聊胜于无 liáo shèng yú wú
TCTraditional Chinese 聊勝於無
I hate soup, but it is better than nothing since I am hungry.
better world n(heaven)SCSimplified Chinese 天堂 tiān táng
TCTraditional Chinese 天堂
SCSimplified Chinese 天国 tiān táng，tiān guó
TCTraditional Chinese 天國
After her husband's death, Rachel took comfort in the idea that he had gone to a better world.
better yet adv(even better)SCSimplified Chinese 甚至更好地 shèn zhì gèng hǎo de
You could help us with the cooking, or better yet, why don't you set the table?
better yet adj(even better)SCSimplified Chinese 甚至更好的 shèn zhì gèng hǎo de
better you than me (US),
rather you than me (UK) expr		(I would not like to be in your position)SCSimplified Chinese 幸亏是你而不是我
SCSimplified Chinese 还好是你不是我
better yourself v expr(become more educated)SCSimplified Chinese 提升自己的文化水平 tí shēng zì jǐ de wén huà shuǐ píng
SCSimplified Chinese 提高自己 tí shēng zì jǐ de wén huà shuǐ píng，tí gāo zì jǐ
Paul reads scientific journals in an attempt to better himself.
better yourself v expr(achieve higher standing)SCSimplified Chinese 提升自己 tí shēng zì jǐ
SCSimplified Chinese 提高社会地位 tí shēng zì jǐ，tí gāo shè huì dì wèi
My father worked in a factory but I wanted to better myself and was determined to get an office job.
change for the better n(improvement)SCSimplified Chinese 变好 biàn hǎo
SCSimplified Chinese 好转 biàn hǎo ，hǎo zhuǎn
TCTraditional Chinese 好轉
Her lovely, new hair style is definitely a change for the better.
change for the better v expr(improve)SCSimplified Chinese 向好的方向转变 xiàng hǎo de fāng xiàng zhuǎn biàn
SCSimplified Chinese 好转 xiàng hǎo de fāng xiàng zhuǎn biàn，hǎo zhuǎn
TCTraditional Chinese 好轉
Her life has changed for the better since she moved here.
自从搬来这里以后，她的生活开始好转了。
discretion is the better part of valor (US),
discretion is the better part of valour (UK) expr		proverb (caution is sometimes better)SCSimplified Chinese 谨慎即大勇
SCSimplified Chinese 好汉不吃眼前亏
do better v exprinformal (perform to higher standard)SCSimplified Chinese 做得更好
My teacher was disappointed with my grade because she knew that I could do better.
do better v exprinformal (obtain more)SCSimplified Chinese 获得更好
SCSimplified Chinese 找到更好
Have you seen her boyfriend? I really think she could do better.
even better adj(greater or nicer still)SCSimplified Chinese 更好的 gèng hǎo de
Vanilla ice cream is tasty, but with a little strawberry syrup it's even better.
even better adv(with more skill, etc.)SCSimplified Chinese 更好地 gèng hǎo de
SCSimplified Chinese 更出色地
My husband cooks well, but I cook even better.
He plays the guitar even better than we originally thought.
even better,
even better than that adv		(what is more)SCSimplified Chinese 比...更好
SCSimplified Chinese 比...更佳
So, there I was butt-naked and locked outside my house, but even better than that, my mother-in-law chose that moment to pull into the drive.
feel better vi + adj(be healthier) (身体)SCSimplified Chinese 感觉好多了 gǎn jué hǎo duō le
I'm feeling much better now that I've lost weight.
减肥之后我感觉好多了。
feel better vi + adj(be reassured) (心理)SCSimplified Chinese 感觉好些，觉得舒服些 gǎn jué hǎo xiē，jué de shū fú xiē
SCSimplified Chinese 心里舒坦
I feel better knowing he is home safe and sound.
得知他安全返家之后我心里舒坦多了。
for better or for worse adv(whatever the consequences)SCSimplified Chinese 不管是好是坏 bù guǎn shì hǎo shì huài
SCSimplified Chinese 不管怎么样 bù guǎn shì hǎo shì huài，bù guǎn zěn me yàng
SCSimplified Chinese 不管结果如何 bù guǎn shì hǎo shì huài，bù guǎn jié guǒ rú hé
I will be your wife for better or for worse.
get better vi + adj(recover)SCSimplified Chinese 恢复，康复 huī fù，kāng fù
TCTraditional Chinese 恢復
SCSimplified Chinese 恢复健康 huī fù jiàn kāng
TCTraditional Chinese 恢復健康
I'm sorry you are sick and I hope you get better soon.
我很难过你生病了，希望你早日康复。
get better vi + adj(improve)SCSimplified Chinese 改进 gǎi jìn
TCTraditional Chinese 改進
SCSimplified Chinese 改善 gǎi jìn，gǎi shàn
TCTraditional Chinese 改善
SCSimplified Chinese 提高，进步 tí gāo，jìn bù
TCTraditional Chinese 提高，進步
You will get better at chess if you practice.
Canadian wine is getting better every year.
如果你练习的话，你的国际象棋技术会提高。加拿大葡萄酒，质量逐年提高。
get the better of [sb],
get the best of [sb] v expr		(defeat)SCSimplified Chinese 战胜 zhàn shèng
TCTraditional Chinese 戰勝
SCSimplified Chinese 打败 zhàn shèng ，dǎ bài
TCTraditional Chinese 打敗
Manchester United managed to get the better of Liverpool with an impressive 4-0 victory.
go one better v expr(exceed [sb] else's effort)SCSimplified Chinese 胜过某人一筹
SCSimplified Chinese 比某人更进一步
go one better than [sb],
also US: go [sb] one better v expr		(exceed the effort of)SCSimplified Chinese 胜过某人一筹
SCSimplified Chinese 比某人更进一步
had better v aux(ought to)SCSimplified Chinese 最好（如何做某事） zuì hǎo rú hé zuò mǒu shì
He had better do what he is told!
他最好按照吩咐行事！
half a loaf is better than none exprfigurative (something is better than nothing)SCSimplified Chinese 聊胜于无 liáo shèng yú wú
TCTraditional Chinese 聊勝於無
SCSimplified Chinese 有点总比没有强
have better things to do v expr(find [sth] a waste of time)SCSimplified Chinese 有更好的事情要做 yǒu gèng hǎo de shì qíng yào zuò
I have better things to do than play golf all day.
I have better things to do than to argue with you.
have seen better days v exprinformal (have deteriorated) (习语)SCSimplified Chinese 曾经风光一时，有过好日子 céng jīng fēng guāng yì shí，yǒu guò hǎo rì zi
It looks like that wallet of yours has seen better days!
know better,
know better than that vi + adv		informal (be sufficiently wise) (非正式用语)SCSimplified Chinese 见解更为高明 jiàn jiě gèng wéi gāo míng
SCSimplified Chinese 怎么这么不懂事
Shame on you – at your age you should know better!
know better than to do [sth] v expr(be wise enough not to do [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 懂得不该做某事
SCSimplified Chinese 明白不该做某事
That man should know better than to mock someone vulnerable.
那个人应该知道不应该嘲笑脆弱的人。
know no better,
not know any better v expr		(be uninformed or uneducated)SCSimplified Chinese 不懂事
SCSimplified Chinese 不了解情况
like better vtr + adv(prefer)SCSimplified Chinese 更喜欢 gèng xǐ huān
TCTraditional Chinese 更喜歡
I cannot think of anything I like better, on a hot day, than a swim in the pool.
make [sth/sb] better vtr + adj(heal)SCSimplified Chinese 治愈 zhì yù
SCSimplified Chinese 治好 zhì yù，zhì hǎo
Let me rub your aching back and make it better.
make [sth/sb] better vtr + adj(improve)SCSimplified Chinese 改善 gǎi shàn
TCTraditional Chinese 改善
SCSimplified Chinese 改进 gǎi shàn，gǎi jìn
TCTraditional Chinese 改進
SCSimplified Chinese 改良 gǎi shàn，gǎi liáng
TCTraditional Chinese 改良
Dario read over my essay and told me how I could make it better.
much better adj(greatly superior)SCSimplified Chinese （比…）优秀多了的 bǐ yōu xiù duō le de
SCSimplified Chinese 好多了的 bǐ yōu xiù duō le de，hǎo duō le de
French wine is good, but Californian wine is much better.
法国红酒很好喝，但加州红酒要好喝得多。
much better adj(greatly improved)SCSimplified Chinese （比过去）好多了的 bǐ guò qù hǎo duō le de
Your chances of getting a job are much better if you have computer skills.
如果你会使用电脑的话，你成功受雇的概率会比过去好得多。
no better than you should be,
no better than you ought to be expr		US, informal (morally inferior)SCSimplified Chinese 行为不正派
SCSimplified Chinese 举止不检点
the bigger the better expr(the largest is the best)SCSimplified Chinese 越大越好
As regards donations, the bigger the better!
the sooner the better expr(as quickly as possible)SCSimplified Chinese 越快越好 yuè kuài yuè hǎo
think better of it v expr(decide against [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 深思熟虑后决定不做
think better of doing [sth] v expr(reconsider doing [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 重新考虑 chóng xīn kǎo lǜ
TCTraditional Chinese 重新考慮
I thought better of sending my boss an angry email when I remember how much I needed my salary.
think better of [sb] v expr(regard more highly)SCSimplified Chinese 认为…更好 rèn wéi gèng hǎo
I would think better of him if he was more easy-going.
You'd make a better door than a window!,
You make a better door than a window! expr		(you are blocking my view)SCSimplified Chinese 你挡住我的视线了
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Collins Chinese Dictionary Plus (3rd edition), 2011:

better [ˈbɛtər]
I adj
1 (comparative of good) 更好的 gèng hǎo de
  • The results were better than expected.
    结(結)果比预(預)期的更好。 Jiéguǒ bǐ yùqī de gèng hǎo.
2 (after an illness or injury) 好转(轉)的 hǎozhuǎn de
  • Are you better now?
    你现在好点了吗？ Nǐ xiànzài hǎodiǎnle ma?
II adv
1 (comparative of well) 更好地 gèng hǎo de
  • Some people can ski better than others.
    一些人比其他人滑雪滑得好。 Yīxiē rén bǐ qítā rén huáxuě huá de hǎo.
2 (=more)
[like] 更 gèng
  • I always liked you better than Sandra.
    与(與)桑德拉相比，我总(總)是更喜欢(歡)你。 Yǔ Sāngdélā xiāngbǐ，wǒ zǒngshì gèng xǐhuan nǐ.
III vt [+ score, record] 提高 tígāo
  • We have bettered last year's figures.
    我们(們)比去年的数(數)字又有了提高。 Wǒmen bǐ qùnián de shùzì yòu yǒule tígāo.
IV n ▶ to get the better of [curiosity etc] 占(佔)…的上风(風) zhàn…de shàngfēng
  • My curiosity got the better of me.
    我的好奇心占(佔)了上风(風)。 Wǒ de hàoqíxīn zhànle shàngfēng.

  • to get better
    (=improve) 变(變)得更好 biàn de gèng hǎo [sick person] 渐(漸)愈(癒) jiànyù
  • to feel better
  • that's better!
  • it would be better to …
  • you're better waiting till tomorrow
  • I'd better go or I had better go
  • you'd better do it or you had better do it
  • he thought better of it
  • to better oneself
  • to change for the better
good [gud]
I adj
1 (=pleasant) 令人愉快的 lìng rén yúkuài de
  • They had a really good time.
    他们玩得很开心。 Tāmen wán de hěn kāixīn.
2 (=high quality)
[+ food, school, job] 好的 hǎo de
  • She speaks very good English.
    她英语(語)说(說)得很好。 Tā yīngyǔ shuō de hěn hǎo.
3 (=well-behaved)
[+ boy, girl, dog] 乖的 guāi de
  • Were the kids good?
    孩子们(們)乖吗(嗎)？ Háizimen guāi ma？
4 (=sensible)
[+ idea, reason, advice] 好的 hǎo de
  • It was a good idea to bring a torch.
    带(帶)手电(電)筒是个(個)好主意。 Dài shǒudiàntǒng shì gè hǎo zhǔyi.
5 (=skilful) 好的 hǎode
  • He's a good footballer.
    他是个(個)很好的足球运(運)动(動)员(員)。 Tā shì gè hěn hǎo de zúqiú yùndòngyuán.
6 (=positive)
[+ news, luck, example] 好的 hǎo de
  • a piece of good news
    一条(條)好消息 yī tiáo hǎo xiāoxi
7 (=cheerful)
[+ mood, temper] 愉快的 yúkuài de
  • She had a good time in Italy.
    她在意大利度过(過)了一段愉快的时(時)光。 Tā zài Yìdàlì dùguòle yī duàn yúkuài de shíguāng.
  • She's in a good mood!
    她心情很好！ Ta xīnqíng hén hǎo!
8 (=morally correct) 公正的 gōngzhèng de
  • The president is a good man.
    总(總)统(統)是个(個)公正的人。 Zǒngtǒng shì gè gōngzhèng de rén.
II n [u] (=right) 善 shàn
  • the battle between good and evil
    善恶(惡)之争(爭) shàn'è zhī zhēng

  • good!
    好！ hǎo!
  • to be good at (doing) sth
    精于(於)（做）某事 jīng yú (zuò) mǒushì
  • to be no good at (doing) sth
  • to be good for doing sth
    (=useful)
  • it's no good doing…
  • it didn't do any good
  • to be up to no good
  • it's good for you
    (=healthy, beneficial)
  • to be good to sb
    (=kind)
  • He's always been very good to me.
    他总(總)是对(對)我很好。 Tā zǒngshì duì wǒ hěn hǎo.

  • to be good with people/with figures
  • to be good with one's hands
  • is it any good?
    (=will it do?)
  • There's no honey is sugar any good?
    没(沒)有蜂蜜糖行吗(嗎)？ Méiyǒu fēngmì táng xíng ma？

(=what's it like?)
well [wɛl]
I n [c]
1 (for water) 井 jǐng [口 kǒu]
2 (=oil well) 油井 yóujǐng
II adv
1 (=to a high standard) 好 hǎo
  • She speaks French well.
    她法语(語)说(說)得好。 Tā Fǎyǔ shuō de hǎo.
2 (=completely) 充分地 chōngfèn de
  • Mix all the ingredients well.
    将(將)所有的配料充分混合。 Jiāng suǒyǒu de pèiliào chōngfèn hùnhé.
  • I don't know him well.
    我不是很了解他。 Wǒ bùshì hěn liǎojiě tā.
3 (emphatic with adv, adj, phrase) 很 hěn
  • The film is well worth seeing.
    这(這)部电(電)影很值得一看。 Zhè bù diànyǐng hěn zhídé yī kàn.
III adj (=healthy) 身体(體)好的 shēntǐ hǎo de
  • He's not very well.
    他身体(體)不太好。 Tā shēntǐ bù tài hǎo.
IV vi [tears] 涌(湧)上 yǒngshàng
V int 唔 ng
  • Well! I don't know what to say to that.
    唔，我不知道对(對)此该(該)说(說)些什么(麼)。 Ng，wǒ bù zhīdào duì cǐ gāi shuō xiē shénme.

  • to do well
    [person] 做得好 zuò de hǎo [business] 进(進)展顺(順)利 jìnzhǎn shùnlì
  • well done!
  • well done
    [+ meat]
  • he did as well as he could
  • how well do you know him?
  • as well
    (=in addition)
  • X as well as Y
    (=in addition to)
  • you might or may as well tell me
  • you may or could well be right
  • it's just as well
  • well and truly
  • I don't feel well
  • get well soon!
  • well, as I was saying…
  • oh well
well up vi [tears, emotions etc] 涌(湧)上 yǒngshàng
在这些条目还发现'better'：
在英文解释里：
中文：

习惯性搭配： expect better [of, from] him, better [yourself, your behavior, your score], want a better [job, salary, house, car], 更多……

标题中含有单词 'better' 的论坛讨论：

Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a pheonix
Cantonese: better, best, worse, worst
get better soon
get the better of
I hope you're feeling better!
I hope your wife's back gets better soon!
I try to get better at Chinese every day.
I want to get a pair of better quality headphones some time in the future.
I'd better let you get going
Maybe you should look for a better school!
Netflix seems to have better selection than Amazon Prime.
Some dictionaries are better than others.
The weakest ink is better than the strongest memory
There are better ways to explain X than Y
There is a "no parking" sign here so we'd better park somewhere else.
To know ... is good, to use ... is better, to get used to ... is the best
We had better go there earlier
We wish you an excellent visit in the past to better create the future
"Wǒ xiǎngyào" better/more polite than "Wǒ yào"?
You are better for it
Your Chinese is (much) better/worse than mine
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—but so do their better- - English Only forum
. . .although a bowl of hot chili or hot soup always tastes better after a brisk walk in the winter. - English Only forum
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