"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。