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superior

/suːˈpɪəriə/ · /suːˈpɪriər/

CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #3341 in the learning path

更好的;更优质的

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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.

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