better nghĩa là gì trong Tiếng Việt?
Từ điển Anh Việt
better
/'betə/
* tính từ
cấp so sánh của good
hơn, tốt hơn, khá hơn, hay hơn, đẹp hơn
you can't find a better man: anh không thể tìm thấy một người nào tốt hơn
khoẻ hơn, dễ chịu hơn, đã đỡ (người ốm...)
he is not well yet: anh ấy cảm thấy dễ chịu hơn, nhưng chưa thật khoẻ
to be better off
khấm khá hơn, phong lưu hơn
to be better than one's words
hứa ít làm nhiều
the better part
phần lớn, đa số
no better than
không hơn gì
to have seen better days
đã có thời kỳ khấm khá
one's better half
(xem) half
she is no better than she should be: ả ta là đứa lẳng lơ đĩ thoã
* phó từ
cấp so sánh của well
hơn, tốt hơn, hay hơn
to think better of somebody: đánh giá ai cao hơn, có quan niệm tốt hơn về ai
better late than never
muộn còn hơn không
had better
nên, tốt hơn là
you had better go now: anh nên đi bây giờ thì hơn
to know better
không tin (lời ai nói)
không dại gì mà làm (một việc gì)
to think better of it
thay đổi ý kiến
* ngoại động từ
làm cho tốt hơn, cải tiến, cải thiện
to better the living conditions of the people: cải thiện đời sống của nhân dân
to better a record: lập kỷ lục cao hơn
vượt, hơn
to better oneself
đặt địa vị cao hơn, được ăn lương cao hơn
* danh từ
người trên, người hơn (tuổi, địa vị, tài năng)
to respect one's betters: kính trọng những người hơn mình
thế lợi hơn
to get the better of: thắng, thắng thế
change for worse
dù sau này tốt xấu ra sao (câu này dùng trong khi làm lễ cưới ở nhà thờ)
* danh từ+ (bettor)
/'betə/
người đánh cuộc, người đánh cá
Từ điển Anh Anh - Wordnet
better
something superior in quality or condition or effect
a change for the better
a superior person having claim to precedence
the common man has been kept in his place by his betters
the superior one of two alternatives
chose the better of the two
surpass in excellence
She bettered her own record
break a record
Synonyms: break
to make better
The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
Synonyms: improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate
Antonyms: worsen
get better
The weather improved toward evening
Synonyms: improve, ameliorate, meliorate
Antonyms: worsen
(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din
a better coat
a better type of car
a suit with a better fit
a better chance of success
produced a better mousetrap
she's better in math than in history
Antonyms: worse
(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
her health is better now
I feel better
Antonyms: worse
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
it would be better to speak to him
the White House thought it best not to respond
Synonyms: best
more than half
argued for the better part of an hour
comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.
She had never sung better
a deed better left undone
better suited to the job
from a position of superiority or authority
father knows best
I know better.
Synonyms: best
Similar:
bettor: someone who bets
good: having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
good news from the hospital
a good report card
when she was good she was very very good
a good knife is one good for cutting
this stump will make a good picnic table
a good check
a good joke
a good exterior paint
a good secretary
a good dress for the office
Antonyms: bad
full: having the normally expected amount
gives full measure
gives good measure
a good mile from here
Synonyms: good
good: morally admirable
Antonyms: evil
estimable: deserving of esteem and respect
all respectable companies give guarantees
ruined the family's good name
Synonyms: good, honorable, respectable
beneficial: promoting or enhancing well-being
an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries
the beneficial effects of a temperate climate
the experience was good for her
Synonyms: good
good: agreeable or pleasing
we all had a good time
good manners
good: of moral excellence
a genuinely good person
a just cause
an upright and respectable man
adept: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
adept in handicrafts
an adept juggler
an expert job
a good mechanic
a practiced marksman
a proficient engineer
a lesser-known but no less skillful composer
the effect was achieved by skillful retouching
Synonyms: expert, good, practiced, proficient, skillful, skilful
good: thorough
had a good workout
gave the house a good cleaning
dear: with or in a close or intimate relationship
a good friend
my sisters and brothers are near and dear
dependable: financially sound
a good investment
a secure investment
good: most suitable or right for a particular purpose
a good time to plant tomatoes
the right time to act
the time is ripe for great sociological changes
good: resulting favorably
it's a good thing that I wasn't there
it is good that you stayed
it is well that no one saw you
all's well that ends well
Synonyms: well
effective: exerting force or influence
the law is effective immediately
a warranty good for two years
the law is already in effect (or in force)
Synonyms: good, in effect, in force
good: capable of pleasing
good looks
good: appealing to the mind
good music
a serious book
Synonyms: serious
good: in excellent physical condition
good teeth
I still have one good leg
a sound mind in a sound body
Synonyms: sound
good: tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
beneficial effects of a balanced diet
a good night's sleep
the salutary influence of pure air
Synonyms: salutary
good: not forged
a good dollar bill
Synonyms: honest
good: not left to spoil
the meat is still good
Synonyms: undecomposed, unspoiled, unspoilt
good: generally admired
good taste
well: in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; at least I feel well"
appears to be entirely well
the wound is nearly well
a well man
I think I'm well
Antonyms: ill
good: resulting favorably
it's a good thing that I wasn't there
it is good that you stayed
it is well that no one saw you
all's well that ends well
Synonyms: well
well: wise or advantageous and hence advisable
it would be well to start early
well: (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
the children behaved well
a task well done
the party went well
he slept well
a well-argued thesis
a well-seasoned dish
a well-planned party
the baby can walk pretty good
Synonyms: good
Antonyms: ill
well: thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
The problem is well understood
she was well informed
shake well before using
in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked
well-done beef", "well-satisfied customers
well-educated
well: indicating high probability; in all likelihood
I might well do it
a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster
you may well need your umbrella
he could equally well be trying to deceive us
Synonyms: easily
well: (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
a book well worth reading
was well aware of the difficulties ahead
suspected only too well what might be going on
well: to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
the project was well underway
the fetus has well developed organs
his father was well pleased with his grades
well: favorably; with approval
their neighbors spoke well of them
he thought well of the book
Antonyms: ill
well: to a great extent or degree
I'm afraid the film was well over budget
painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger
the house has fallen considerably in value
the price went up substantially
Synonyms: considerably, substantially
well: with great or especially intimate knowledge
we knew them well
Synonyms: intimately
well: with prudence or propriety
You would do well to say nothing more
could not well refuse
well: with skill or in a pleasing manner
she dances well
he writes well
Antonyms: badly
well: in a manner affording benefit or advantage
she married well
The children were settled advantageously in Seattle
Synonyms: advantageously
Antonyms: badly, disadvantageously
well: in financial comfort
They live well
she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died
Synonyms: comfortably
well: without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
took the joke well
took the tragic news well
Antonyms: badly
