Best Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

best

verb

快速理解

What does "Best" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Best"?

「best」作為動詞時,主要表示在競爭或較量中擊敗、勝過他人。

  1. 1

    擊敗、勝過

    EN: to defeat or outdo someone in a competition

    翻譯: 在比賽或競爭中擊敗或超越某人

  2. 2

    智取、以策略取勝

    EN: to get the better of someone through cleverness or strategy

    翻譯: 透過機智或策略勝過某人

  3. 3

    克服、戰勝(困難)

    EN: to overcome or surpass a difficulty or challenge

    翻譯: 克服或超越某個困難或挑戰

小提醒:「best」作動詞時較為正式或文學化,日常口語中更常用「beat」或「defeat」。例如,在運動報導中可能會看到「He bested his opponent」,但日常對話中會說「He beat his opponent」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Best" in English

How to pronounce "Best" in English?"Best" US vs UK pronunciation

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Best"?How does "Best" change by context?

1. to defeat or outperform someone in a competition or contest

在比賽或競爭中擊敗或勝過某人

She bested her opponent in the final round of the debate.

她在辯論賽的最後一輪中擊敗了對手。

Our team worked hard to best the reigning champions.

我們的團隊努力奮戰,以求擊敗衛冕冠軍。

2. to overcome or get the better of a difficulty or challenge

克服或戰勝困難或挑戰

He finally bested his fear of public speaking.

他終於戰勝了對公開演講的恐懼。

The engineers bested the technical problems that had delayed the project.

工程師們克服了導致項目延誤的技術難題。

3. to outwit or outsmart someone in a clever or cunning way

以聰明或狡猾的方式智勝某人

The detective bested the criminal with a clever trap.

偵探用一個巧妙的陷阱智勝了罪犯。

In the negotiation, she managed to best him by anticipating his every move.

在談判中,她通過預判他的每一步行動而智勝了他。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Best"?How to make natural sentences with "Best"?
PatternMeaningExample
best + noun擊敗(某人或某物)He bested his opponent in the final round. (他在最後一輪擊敗了對手。)
best + pronoun勝過(某人)She was determined to best him at chess. (她決心在西洋棋上勝過他。)
be bested by + noun/pronoun被…擊敗The champion was bested by a newcomer. (冠軍被一位新人擊敗了。)
best + someone + at/in + something在某方面勝過某人They bested us in the sales competition. (他們在銷售競賽中勝過了我們。)

用法說明

How is "Best" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Best"?

best doing vs best to do

  • best doing 通常用於描述一個被認為是「最明智、最有效」的習慣性、一般性行動或方法。
  • best to do 則常用於給出針對特定情況或未來行動的具體建議,常與 It is...would be... 等結構連用。
  • 在許多情況下,兩者可以互換,但 best to do 在給出直接建議時更為常見和自然。

對比範例: EN: For a quick recovery, resting is best. 翻譯: 要快速康復,休息是最好的方法。

EN:With that headache, it would be best to rest.

翻譯:頭那麼痛,你最好去休息。

EN:His approach was best avoiding confrontation.

翻譯:他的做法最好是避免衝突。

EN:To resolve this peacefully, it's best to avoid confrontation.

翻譯:要和平解決此事,最好避免衝突。

總結建議

在給予個人建議時,使用 "It is/would be best to + 動詞" 的結構通常最為清晰且自然。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Best" and similar words?How to choose "Best" vs alternatives?

best vs beat

「best」強調在競爭或比較中勝出,成為最優者;「beat」則強調擊敗對手,取得勝利。

best vs surpass

「best」與「surpass」皆可表示超越,但「best」帶有競爭中勝出的意味,「surpass」則更側重於在程度、數量或品質上超過。

best vs outdo

「best」和「outdo」都表示做得比他人更好,但「outdo」更強調在行動或表現上超越,常帶有較勁意味。

口語用法

How is "Best" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Best"?

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或轉述他人的話,特別是當對方用了最高級或強烈的肯定語氣時。 EN: He was like, "This is the best pizza ever!" 翻譯: 他就說:「這是有史以來最好吃的披薩!」

EN:She just looked at me and said, "You're the best."

翻譯:她只是看著我說:「你是最棒的。」

語氣強調

作為動詞時,口語上常與人稱代名詞連用,以簡潔的方式表達「勝過」、「打敗」或「對…最好」的強烈語氣。 EN: In the end, experience bested raw talent. 翻譯: 到最後,經驗勝過了單純的天賦。

EN:I knew I could best him in an argument.

翻譯:我知道我可以在爭論中勝過他。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,有時會用 "the best" 或 "best" 作為填充詞,尤其是在比較或評價的語境中。 EN: So, the plan is... the best... we can do under these circumstances. 翻譯: 所以,這個計畫是…目前情況下…我們能做的最好選擇。

EN:It's not the fastest, but it's... best... for long-term reliability.

翻譯:它不是最快的,但就…長期可靠性來說…是最好的。

正式書寫注意:在正式書面語(如報告、論文、正式信件)中,應避免將 "best" 作為動詞的隨意口語用法,建議改用更正式的詞彙如 "surpass"、"defeat" 或 "outdo"。口語中作為填充詞的用法也應完全避免。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Best"?What fixed phrases with "Best" should I remember?

best someone at something

best [sb] at [sth]

在某事上勝過/擊敗某人

best someone in something

best [sb] in [sth]

在...中勝過某人

best the competition

best the competition

擊敗競爭對手

best someone in a duel

best [sb] in a duel

在決鬥中擊敗某人

best someone fair and square

best [sb] fair and square

光明正大地擊敗某人

hard to best

hard/difficult to best

難以被擊敗/超越

best someone at their own game

best [sb] at their own game

以其人之道還治其人之身;在某人擅長的領域擊敗他

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Best"?Which "Best" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I bested him in the competition.

I beat him in the competition.

雖然 'best' 作為動詞有「擊敗」的意思,但在日常口語中較為正式或書面化。在大多數競賽或比賽情境中,'beat' 或 'defeat' 更為自然常用。'best' 作動詞時,通常用於較正式或文學性的語境。

×She bested to finish the project on time.

She managed to finish the project on time.

'Best' 作為動詞是及物動詞,後面直接接受詞(某人或某物),意思是「勝過、擊敗」。它不能用來表示「設法做到」或「成功完成」,那是 'manage to' 的用法。

×We need to best this problem.

We need to overcome/solve this problem.

'Best' 作動詞時,其受詞通常是「人」、「團隊」或「對手」等有意識的競爭者,而不是抽象的「問題」或「困難」。對於問題或挑戰,應使用 'overcome'、'solve' 或 'tackle'。

×I will best you do it.

I will beat you to it.

這是一個混淆了動詞 'best' 與常見片語 'beat someone to it'(搶先某人一步)的錯誤。'Best' 不能用在 'best someone to it' 這樣的結構中。

×He was bested by the champion.

He was defeated by the champion.

被動語態 'was bested' 在文法上正確,但在日常對話中不常見,聽起來較為文縐縐或古老。在描述比賽結果時,'was defeated by'、'was beaten by' 或 'lost to' 是更自然、更現代的說法。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Best"?What are tense/participle forms of "Best"?
bests(3rd_singular)besting(present_participle)bested(past)bested(past_participle)