bettering

• 名词，指改进、改善或提升某事物的过程或行为，常用于个人成长或社会进步的语境。

A noun referring to the process or act of improving or making something better, often used in contexts of personal development or social advancement.

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1. Improvement or advancementB2formal

   The act of making something better or improving a situation, condition, or quality.

   改进

   • The bettering of living conditions is a priority for the government.
   • He dedicated his life to the bettering of society.
   • Continuous bettering of skills is essential in a competitive world.

   同义词advancementameliorationbettermentenhancementimprovementrefinementupgrade

   反义词declinedeteriorationregressionworsening

• 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