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Bests Meaning in English

word · lemma: best

ˈbɛst
BEST
bˈɛsts
BESTS

释义

'Bests' is a verb meaning to defeat someone or something, or to do better than them in a competition or comparison.

用法与细微差别

'Bests' is formal or literary; more common alternatives in everyday English are 'beats' or 'defeats'. Used mainly for achievements, competitions, or when surpassing someone. Rarely used in spoken conversation.

例句

She bests her rival every year in the tournament.

basic

No one bests him at chess.

basic

The new player bests his previous record.

basic

Every time I try to solve the puzzle, my little brother bests me.

natural

It’s rare that anyone bests our team in debate competitions.

natural

After years of training, she finally bests her personal best.

natural