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