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Translationsimprove (imˈpruːv) verb to (cause to) become better, of higher quality etc. His work has greatly improved; They recently improved the design of that car. 改善 使更好imˈprovement noun1. the state or act of improving or being improved. There has been a great improvement in her work; The patient's condition shows some improvement. 改善 进步2. something which improves, or adds beauty, value etc. I've made several improvements to the house. 裝修 经改进的东西improve on to produce something which is better, more useful etc than. I think I can improve on that suggestion. 做出更好的或更有用的東西 作出比...更好的东西improve on
improve (up)on (something)To make something better or more outstanding. Your grade is pretty good so far, but I think you can improve upon it as the semester goes on. Do you have any ideas for how we can improve on this ad campaign?See also: improveimprove (up)on somethingto make something better. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Do you really think you can improve upon this song? No one can improve on my favorite melody.See also: improve, onimprove onMake beneficial additions or changes to, as in The company is trying to improve on the previous model. [Late 1600s] See also: improve, onimprove on or improve uponv. To make beneficial additions or changes to something; make something better: We can improve on this room by painting it. I improved upon the recipe by adding more spices.See also: improve, onThesaurusSeeimprove |