best

名词 best:

1. the supreme effort one can make
2. the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
   同义词：topper
3. Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
   同义词：C. H. Best, Charles Herbert Best

动词 best:

1. get the better of
   同义词：outdo, outflank, trump, scoop

形容词 best:

1. (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
2. (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
   同义词：better

形容词 good:

1. having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
   同义词：good
2. having the normally expected amount
   同义词：full, good
3. morally admirable
   同义词：good
4. deserving of esteem and respect
   同义词：estimable, good, honorable, respectable
5. promoting or enhancing well-being
   同义词：beneficial, good
6. agreeable or pleasing
   同义词：good
7. of moral excellence
   同义词：good, just, upright
8. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
   同义词：adept, expert, good, practiced, proficient, skillful, skilful
9. thorough
   同义词：good
10. with or in a close or intimate relationship
    同义词：dear, good, near
11. financially sound
    同义词：dependable, good, safe, secure
12. most suitable or right for a particular purpose
    同义词：good, right, ripe
13. resulting favorably
    同义词：good, well
14. exerting force or influence
    同义词：effective, good, in effect, in force
15. capable of pleasing
    同义词：good
16. appealing to the mind
    同义词：good, serious
17. in excellent physical condition
    同义词：good, sound
18. tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
    同义词：beneficial, good, salutary
19. not forged
    同义词：good
20. not left to spoil
    同义词：good, unspoiled, unspoilt
21. generally admired
    同义词：good

副词 best:

1. in a most excellent way or manner
2. it would be sensible
3. from a position of superiority or authority
   同义词：better

副词 well:

1. (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
   同义词：well, good
2. thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
   同义词：well
3. indicating high probability; in all likelihood
   同义词：well, easily
4. (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
   同义词：well
5. to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
   同义词：well
6. favorably; with approval
   同义词：well
7. to a great extent or degree
   同义词：well, considerably, substantially
8. with great or especially intimate knowledge
   同义词：well, intimately
9. with prudence or propriety
   同义词：well
10. with skill or in a pleasing manner
    同义词：well
11. in a manner affording benefit or advantage
    同义词：well, advantageously
12. in financial comfort
    同义词：well, comfortably
13. without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
    同义词：well

1. He's difficult at the best of times usually he's impossible.
   他即使在情绪最好的时候，都很难相处－－平常就更令人受不了了。
2. The facilities were not ideal but we managed as best we could.
   设备不理想，但我们已经尽了最大的努力。
3. She's a career woman and a mother, so she has the best of both worlds.
   她又当职业妇女，又当母亲，两全其美。

best

adj.（形容词）
good的最高级形式
Surpassing all others in excellence, achievement, or quality; most excellent:
最好的：在优点、成就或质量上超出其他所有的；最优秀的：
例句：
the best performer; the best grade of ore.
最优秀的表演者；最优等级矿石

Most satisfactory, suitable, or useful; most desirable:
最合适的：最满意的、最适合的，或最有用的；最合乎需要的：
例句：
the best solution; the best time for planting.
最佳解答；最佳种植时节

Greatest; most:
最多的；最大的：
例句：
He spoke for the best part of an hour.
他讲话用了大半个钟头

adv.（副词）
well2的最高级形式
In a most excellent way; most creditably or advantageously.
最佳地：最佳地；最可信地或最有利地
To the greatest degree or extent; most:
最大限度地；最：
例句：
.He was certainly the best hated man in the ship.(W. Somerset Maugham)
.他无疑是船上最可恨的人.( W.萨默塞特·莫姆)

n.（名词）
One that surpasses all others.
佼佼者
The best part, moment, or value:
最好的部分，最好的时间，最好的价值：
例句：
The best is still to come. Let`s get the best out of life.
最好的时刻即将到来。让我们享受生命中的精华

The optimum condition or quality:
最佳状况：最合适的条件或质量：
例句：
look your best. She was at her best in the freestyle competition.
你看起来好极了。她在自由式泳赛中处于最佳状态

One`s nicest or most formal clothing.
盛装，最好服装：一个人最好的或最正式的衣着
The supreme effort one can make:
最大努力：一个人所能尽的最大努力：
例句：
doing our best.
尽我们的最大努力

One`s warmest wishes or regards:
最热烈祝福，最热烈问候：
例句：
Give them my best.
向他们表示我最热烈的祝愿

v.tr.（及物动词）
best.ed,best.ing,bests
To get the better of; beat:
胜过；击败：
例句：
.I`m a rough customer, I expect, but I know when I`m bested.(Nathanael West)
.我知道我是个难缠的客户，但当我被占了上风时我有自知之明.(纳撒内尔·韦斯特)

<习惯用语>at best
Interpreted most favorably; at the most:
充其量；至多：
例句：
no more than 40 people at best in attendance.
充其量有不到40人参加

Under the most favorable conditions:
在最佳情况下：
例句：
has a top speed of 20 miles per hour at best.
最高时速为每小时20英里

for the best
With an ultimately positive or preferable result.
结果会是好的：最终有一个乐观的或让人满意的结果
get the best of 或
have the best of
To outdo or outwit; defeat:
击败：胜过或赢过；击败：
例句：
My opponent got the best of me in the debate.
在辩论中我的对手胜过了我

来源：
Middle English
中古英语
from Old English betst * see bhad-
源自 古英语 betst *参见 bhad-

According to rule,better should be used in comparisons between two things: Which house of Congress has the better (not best ) attendance recordô In certain fixed expressions, however,best is used idiomatically for comparisons between two: Put your best foot forward. May the best man win! See Usage Note at better rather
按照规定，better 应用于两种东西的比较： which house of Congress has the better （而不是 best ） attendence record？（哪一次的议会出席率高一些？）。 在某些固定的表达中best 也被习惯用于两者之间的比较： 全力以赴。祝最佳的取胜！ 参见 betterrather