better

• 形容事物质量高、令人满意，或指人善良、品行端正。也用于表示同意、合适或有益。

Describes something that is of high quality, satisfactory, or morally right.

1. High quality or pleasantA1formal

   Having desirable or positive qualities; satisfactory or enjoyable.

   好的

   • This is a good book.
   • She is a good teacher.
   • The weather is good today.

   同义词enjoyableexcellentfinefirst-rategreatpleasantqualitysatisfactorysuperiorwonderful

   反义词awfulbadinferiorpoorterrible

2. Skilled or competentA1formal

   Proficient or capable in doing something.

   擅长的

   • He is good at mathematics.
   • She sings very good.
   • They are good players on the team.

   同义词ableaccomplishedadeptcapablecompetentexpertgiftedproficientskilledtalented

   反义词badincompetentineptpoorunskilled

3. Morally right or virtuousA2formal

   Having or showing moral excellence; righteous.

   善良的

   • It is good to help others.
   • He is a good person with kind intentions.
   • Good behavior is rewarded.

   同义词decentethicalhonorablemoralnobleprincipledrightrighteousuprightvirtuous

   反义词badcorruptdepravedevilimmoralsinfulviciouswickedwrong

4. Beneficial or healthyA2formal

   Advantageous or promoting health or well-being.

   有益的

   • Exercise is good for your health.
   • This food is good for you.
   • Fresh air is good for the lungs.

   同义词advantageousbeneficialconstructivenourishingnutritioussalubrioussalutaryusefulwholesome

   反义词baddetrimentalharmfulinjurious

• 副词，常为非正式或方言用法，意为“好地”。用于描述动作完成得令人满意或熟练，尤其在美式英语中。

An adverb, often informal or dialectal, meaning "well." It is used to describe performing an action in a satisfactory or skilled manner, especially in American English.

1. Well (non-standard usage)A1informal

   Used informally to mean 'well' in describing health, performance, or state.

   好（非标准用法）

   • I feel good today after resting.
   • She sings good, doesn't she?
   • The team played good in the second half.

   同义词alrightfineokaywell

   反义词poorly

• 名词，指质量、状态或效果上更优越的事物，或指在地位或能力上更优秀的人。

A noun referring to something that is superior in quality, condition, or effect, or a person who is superior in rank or ability.

1. Superior alternativeB1formal

   Something that is of a higher quality, more desirable, or more effective than another option.

   更好的选择

   • This plan is the better of the two proposals.
   • We are always striving for the better in our work.
   • He chose the better over the good.

   同义词bestchoicefavoriteimprovementpickpreferablesuperior

2. Superior personB2formal

   A person who holds a higher rank, status, or authority, or who is considered superior in some way.

   上级

   • One should always respect one's betters.
   • He was taught to defer to his betters in society.
   • The king was considered the better of all his subjects.

   同义词elderhigher-upseniorsuperior

   反义词inferiorsubordinate

3. One who betsB2informal

   A person who places a wager or bet, especially in gambling or sports.

   下注者

   • The better placed a large sum on the horse race.
   • Experienced betters often study the odds carefully.
   • The casino welcomed all betters to the tables.

   同义词backerbettorgamblerpunterwagerer

• 动词，表示改善某物或使其质量、状况变得更好；也可表示超过、胜过。

A verb used to indicate the act of improving something or making it superior in quality or condition.

1. To improveB1formal

   To make something better or to become better in quality or condition.

   改善

   • She worked hard to better her skills in painting.
   • The new policies aim to better the lives of citizens.
   • He tried to better his previous record in the race.

   同义词advanceameliorateaugmentboostenhanceimproveperfectrefinestrengthenupgrade

   反义词aggravatedegradedeteriorateimpairworsen

2. To surpassB2formal

   To exceed or do better than someone or something else.

   胜过

   • The athlete bettered the world record by two seconds.
   • Our team bettered the competition in the final match.
   • She bettered her own score in the exam.

   同义词beatcapexceedoutclassoutdooutshinesurpasstop