"seen better" in Chinese (Simplified)
以前更好(常指现在状况不好)
Definition
表示某物或某人现在状况不好,以前更好。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于非正式表达,常带幽默或自嘲意味,多用来形容物品或人的状况。不常单独用,常说成 "has seen better days"。
Examples
This old jacket has seen better days.
这件旧夹克以前**更好**。
My computer has definitely seen better days.
我的电脑以前确实**更好**。
This building has seen better days.
这栋楼现在**不如以前好**。
Honestly, my phone has seen better—it barely works now.
说实话,我的手机**不如以前好**,现在几乎用不了。
Don’t mind the mess—the place has seen better!
别介意现在乱,这地方**以前更好**!
After the storm, the park had clearly seen better days.
暴雨过后,这公园显然**不如以前好**了。