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单词 best
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best

UK /best/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    used for referring to the person or thing that is the most satisfactory, suitable, pleasant, effective, of the highest quality etc

    the best hotel in town

    Negotiation is always the best way of settling a dispute.

    best for:

    What kind of soil is best for growing roses?

    I want to do what’s best for the family.

    make the best use of something (=use something in the most effective way):

    I want to make the best use of my time while I’m here.

    Synonyms and related words

    Best
    1. 1a
      used for referring to the person who is the most skilful at doing something

      the best player in the team

      Synonyms and related words

      Someone who is good at doing something
  2. 2
    used for referring to your nicest or most expensive clothes that you wear on special occasions

    At the wedding he’ll be wearing his best suit.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe clothes

phrases

someone’s best friend
best wishes

best

US /best/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    used for referring to the person or thing that is the most satisfactory, appropriate, pleasant, effective, of the highest quality, etc.

    the best hotel in town

    Negotiation is always the best way of settling a dispute.

    best for:

    What kind of soil is best for growing roses?

    I want to do what’s best for the family.

    make the best use of something (=use something in the most effective way):

    I want to make the best use of my time while I’m here.

    Synonyms and related words

    Best
    1. 1a
      used for referring to the person who is the most skillful at doing something

      the best player in the team

      Synonyms and related words

      Someone who is good at doing something
  2. 2
    used for referring to your nicest or most expensive clothes that you wear on special occasions

    At the wedding he’ll be wearing his best suit.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe clothes

phrases

someone’s best friend
best wishes

best

UK /best/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    in the way that is most satisfactory, suitable, pleasant, effective, successful etc

    You need to find out which program works best on your computer.

    He is the kind of musician who always performs best in front of a live audience.

    The play can be best described as ‘a serious comedy’.

    do something as best you can (=do something as well as you are able):

    I’ll try to deal with all these problems as best I can.

    suit someone best (=be most suitable for someone):

    Which colour do you think suits me best?

    Synonyms and related words

    Best
  2. 2
    used for saying that someone or something is liked or known more than any other
    like someone/something best:

    What kind of music do you like best?

    best known/loved:

    The Mona Lisa is probably the world’s best-known painting.

    one of Gershwin’s best loved melodies

    Synonyms and related words

    Loved, liked or wanted very much
    1. 2a
      used for saying that someone or something is famous, especially in one particular way or for one particular reason
      best known/remembered for something:

      James Dean is best remembered for his star performance in Rebel without a Cause.

      The Bordeaux region is best known for its fine wines.

      best known as:

      Conan Doyle is probably best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes.

      Synonyms and related words

      Famous and well-known

phrases

had best do something

best

US /best/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    in the way that is most satisfactory, appropriate, pleasant, effective, successful, etc.

    The play can be best described as “a serious comedy.”

    You need to find out which program works best on your computer.

    He is the kind of musician who always performs best in front of a live audience.

    do something as best you can (=do something as well as you are able):

    I’ll try to deal with all these problems as best I can.

    suit someone best (=be most suitable for someone):

    Which color do you think suits me best?

    Synonyms and related words

    Best
  2. 2
    used for saying that someone or something is liked or known more than any other
    like someone/something best:

    What kind of music do you like best?

    best known/loved:

    The Mona Lisa is probably the world’s best-known painting.

    one of Gershwin’s best loved melodies

    Synonyms and related words

    Loved, liked or wanted very much
    1. 2a
      used for saying that someone or something is famous, especially in one particular way or for one particular reason
      best known/remembered for something:

      James Dean is best remembered for his star performance in Rebel without a Cause.

      The Bordeaux region is best known for its fine wines.

      best known as:

      Conan Doyle is probably best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes.

      Synonyms and related words

      Famous and well-known

phrases

had best do something

best

UK /best/

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1

    the best

    the person or thing that is the most satisfactory, suitable, pleasant, effective, of the highest quality etc

    I want the very best for my family.

    best of:

    If you go to Ireland in June, you should have the best of the weather.

    the best of everything (=all the most expensive things):

    She’s a city lawyer, so she can afford the best of everything.

    Synonyms and related words

    The best person or thing or the best example
    1. 1a
      the person who is the most skilful at doing something

      Of all the team, she’s the best by far.

      simply/absolutely the best:

      In the world of ballet she was quite simply the best.

      Synonyms and related words

      Someone who is good at doing something

phrases

all the best
at best
at someone’s/something’s best
at the best of times
be (all) for the best
best of all
the best of both worlds
the best of friends
(the) best of luck
do/try your best
get/have the best of it
make the best of it
to the best of my knowledge/belief
with the best of them

best

US /best/

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1

    the best

    the person or thing that is the most satisfactory, appropriate, pleasant, effective, of the highest quality, etc.

    I want the very best for my family.

    the best of everything (=all the most expensive things):

    She’s a lawyer, so she can afford the best of everything.

    Synonyms and related words

    The best person or thing or the best example
    1. 1a
      the person who is the most skillful at doing something

      Of all the team, she’s the best by far.

      simply/absolutely the best:

      In the world of ballet she was quite simply the best.

      Synonyms and related words

      Someone who is good at doing something

phrases

all the best
at best
at someone’s/something’s best
at the best of times
be (all) for the best
best of all
the best of both worlds
the best of friends
(the) best of luck
do/try your best
get the best of someone
get/have the best of it
make the best of it
to the best of my knowledge/belief
with the best of them

best

UK /best/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theybest
he/she/itbests
present participlebesting
past tensebested
past participlebested

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    to gain an advantage over or defeat an opponent

    The Chinese pair bested the Swedes 3–1.

    Synonyms and related words

    To defeat someone in a game, competition or argument

best

US /best/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theybest
he/she/itbests
present participlebesting
past tensebested
past participlebested

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    to gain an advantage over or defeat an opponent

    The Chinese pair bested the Swedes 3–1.

    Synonyms and related words

    To defeat someone in a game, competition or argument
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