"betters" in Chinese (Simplified)
胜过改善上级
Definition
“Betters”是“better”(改善或超越)的第三人称单数;作名词时,指社会地位、技能或能力更高的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
日常会话中很少用。作动词多见于正式或书面语:如“She betters herself”。作名词("respect your betters")偏古老或正式。不要与表示“更喜欢”的“better”混淆。
Examples
He always betters his previous scores.
他总是**胜过**自己以前的分数。
She betters herself by learning new skills.
她通过学新技能来**改善**自己。
The new design betters the old one.
新设计**比**旧的**更好**。
He never stops trying—he just betters himself year after year.
他从不停止努力——年复一年地**变得更好**。
"Respect your betters," the teacher said.
老师说:“要尊敬你的**上级**。”
The company constantly betters its services to stay ahead.
公司不断**提升**服务,保持领先。