"betters" in Chinese (Traditional)
勝過改善上級
Definition
“Betters”是“better”(改善或超越)的第三人稱單數;作名詞時,指社會地位、技能或能力更高的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
日常會話中很少用。作動詞多見於正式或書面語:如“She betters herself”。作名詞("respect your betters")偏古老或正式。不要與表示“更喜歡”的“better”混淆。
Examples
He always betters his previous scores.
他總是**勝過**自己以前的分數。
She betters herself by learning new skills.
她通過學新技能來**改善**自己。
The new design betters the old one.
新設計**比**舊的**更好**。
He never stops trying—he just betters himself year after year.
他從不停止努力——年復一年地**變得更好**。
"Respect your betters," the teacher said.
老師說:「要尊敬你的**上級**。」
The company constantly betters its services to stay ahead.
公司不斷**提升**服務,保持領先。