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superior

UK //suːˈpɪə.ri.ər//US //səˈpɪr.i.ɚ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'superior',意为'更高的',来自 'superus'(上方的)和比较级后缀 '-ior'。

adjective

❶ 指质量、能力或地位等方面更高、更好或更有优势的,常用于比较两者之间的差异。

“This product is superior in quality to the others.”

(这个产品的质量比其他产品更优越。)

“She has a superior knowledge of the subject.”

(她对这个学科有更深入的知识。)

同义词:better, higher, greater, excellent, outstanding

noun

❶ 指在职位、等级或地位上更高的人,通常用于工作或军队等层级分明的环境中。

“You need to report this issue to your superior immediately.”

(你需要立即向你的上级报告这个问题。)

“The general was respected by both his superiors and subordinates.”

(这位将军受到上级和下级的共同尊敬。)

同义词:boss, manager, supervisor, leader, higher-up

常见短语

superior to — 表示某事物在质量、能力或地位上优于另一事物,用于比较两者。

“In terms of durability, this material is superior to that one.”

(在耐用性方面,这种材料比那种更优越。)