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best[ bi'sted ]

• n.
  • the supreme effort one can make

    "they did their best"

  • the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others

    "he could beat the best of them"

    同义词：topper

  • Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

    同义词：C. H. BestCharles Herbert Best

• v.get the better of

  "the goal was to best the competition"

  同义词：outdooutflanktrumpscoop

• adj.
  • (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities

    "the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit"

  • (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

    "the White House thought it best not to respond"

    同义词：better(p)

• adv.
  • in a most excellent way or manner

    "he played best after a couple of martinis"

  • it would be sensible

    "you'd best stay at home"

  • from a position of superiority or authority

    "father knows best"

    同义词：better