
superior
/suːˈpɪəriə/ · /suːˈpɪriər/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #3341 in the learning path
更好的;更优质的
Definitions
adj. Better in quality or performance than another
更好的;更优质的
n. Someone with a higher position or rank than you
上级;上司
adj. Behaving as though you are better than other people
自以为优越的;高傲的
Example
These boots offer superior grip on wet paths.
这双靴子在湿滑小路上的防滑性能更好。
Public transport can provide a superior alternative to private cars when services are frequent and reliable.
当班次密集且服务可靠时,公共交通可以成为比私家车更好的出行选择。
Collocations
- superior quality
- superior to
- immediate superior
- a superior attitude
Word family
- superiority (n.)
Synonyms
- better
Antonyms
- inferior
Usage tip
比较时用superior to,不用superior than。
FAQ
- What does superior mean?
- Better in quality or performance than another Someone with a higher position or rank than you Behaving as though you are better than other people
- How is superior pronounced?
- UK /suːˈpɪəriə/, US /suːˈpɪriər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.