
superiority
/suːˌpɪəriˈɒrəti/ · /suːˌpɪriˈɔːrəti/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5669 in the learning path
优越性;优势
Definitions
n. The state of being better or stronger than something else.
优越性;优势
n. An attitude of believing yourself better than other people.
优越感;高傲
Example
The newer camera showed its superiority in low light.
这台较新的相机在弱光下展现了优势。
The technological superiority of larger firms can make it difficult for small businesses to compete effectively.
大公司的技术优势可能使小企业难以有效参与竞争。
Collocations
- technological superiority
- superiority over
- a sense of superiority
Word family
- superior (adj.)
Antonyms
- inferiority
Usage tip
表示相对优势用superiority over,不用than。
FAQ
- What does superiority mean?
- The state of being better or stronger than something else. An attitude of believing yourself better than other people.
- How is superiority pronounced?
- UK /suːˌpɪəriˈɒrəti/, US /suːˌpɪriˈɔːrəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.