better-off <pred better off> [美 ˌbɛdərˈɔf, ˌbɛdərˈɑf, 英 ˌbɛtərˈɒf] 形
1. better-off (financially):
I. better [美 ˈbɛdər, 英 ˈbɛtə] 形
1.1. better quality/doctor/method/price:
1.2. better (more suitable, desirable):
II. better [美 ˈbɛdər, 英 ˈbɛtə] 副
1. better 比较级 of well
2. better:
III. better [美 ˈbɛdər, 英 ˈbɛtə] 名词
1.1. better (superior of two):
2. better (gambler):
IV. better [美 ˈbɛdər, 英 ˈbɛtə] 动词 trans
I. well2 名词
2.2. well (for ventilation):
I. well1 <comp better, superl best> [美 wɛl, 英 wɛl] 副
1. well (to high standard, satisfactorily):
2. well (thoroughly):
3.1. well (considerably):
3.2. well (with justification):
4.1. well (advantageously):
4.2. well (favorably):
5.1. well in phrases:
5.2. well in phrases:
5.3. well in phrases:
II. well1 <comp better, superl best> [美 wɛl, 英 wɛl] 形
1. well (healthy):
2. well (pleasing, satisfactory):
3.1. well (desirable, advisable):
III. well1 [美 wɛl, 英 wɛl] 感叹词
1.1. well (introducing topic, sentence):
1.2. well (continuing):
1.3. well (expressing hesitation):
2.1. well (expressing surprise):
2.2. well (expressing indignation):
2.4. well (expressing resignation):
3.1. well (expressing expectation):
I. off [美 ɔf, ɑf, 英 ɒf] 介词
1.1. off (from the surface or top of):
1.2. off (indicating removal, absence):
1.3. off (from) 俗:
2.1. off (distant from):
2.2. off (leading from):
3.1. off (absent from):
3.2. off (indicating repugnance, abstinence) 英:
II. off [美 ɔf, ɑf, 英 ɒf] 副
off often appears as the second element of certain verb structures in English (break off, pay off, take off, etc). For translations, see the relevant verb entry (break, pay, take, etc).
1.1. off (removed):
1.2. off:
2. off (indicating departure):
III. off [美 ɔf, ɑf, 英 ɒf] 形
1.1. off pred (not turned on):
1.2. off pred (canceled):
1.4. off pred (inaccurate):
2. off (absent, not on duty):
3.1. off (poor, unsatisfactory) attr:
3.3. off (rude, unfair) 英 俗 pred:
4. off 烹饪 pred:
5. off (talking about personal situation):
6. off → offside
better-off <pred better off> [美 ˌbɛdərˈɔf, ˌbɛdərˈɑf, 英 ˌbɛtərˈɒf] 形
1. better-off (financially):
I. on [美 ɑn, ɔn, 英 ɒn] 介词
on often appears as the second element of certain verb structures in English (count on, lay on, sign on, etc). For translations, see the relevant verb entry (count, lay, sign, etc).
1.1. on (indicating position):
1.2. on (belonging to):
1.3. on (against):
2.1. on (talking about clothing):
2.2. on (about one's person):
3. on (indicating means of transport):
4.1. on (playing instrument):
4.2. on 无线电, 电视:
4.3. on (recorded on):
5.1. on (using equipment):
5.3. on (contactable via):
6. on (a member of):
7. on (indicating time):
8. on (about, concerning):
9.1. on (indicating activity, undertaking):
9.2. on (working on, studying):
10. on (taking, consuming):
11. on (talking about income, available funds):
12. on (according to):
13.1. on (at the expense of):
13.2. on (on the strength of):
14.1. on (in comparison with):
II. on [美 ɑn, ɔn, 英 ɒn] 副
1.1. on (worn):
1.2. on (in place):
1.3. on (on surface):
2. on (indicating relative position):
3.1. on (indicating progression) (in space):
3.2. on (indicating progression) (in time, activity):
3.3. on (indicating progression):
3.4. on (indicating progression):
4.1. on (in phrases):
III. on [美 ɑn, ɔn, 英 ɒn] 形
1.1. on pred (functioning):
1.2. on pred (on duty):
2.1. on pred (taking place):
2.2. on pred (due to take place):
2.3. on pred (being presented):
2.4. on pred (performing, playing):
3.1. on (indicating agreement, acceptance) 俗:
I. offside [美 ˌɔfˈsaɪd, 英 ɒfˈsʌɪd] 名词
II. offside [美 ˌɔfˈsaɪd, 英 ɒfˈsʌɪd] 形
I. go off 动词 [美 ɡoʊ -, 英 ɡəʊ -] (v + adv)
1. go off (depart):
4. go off (become sour, rotten):
5. go off (decline in quality) 英:
10. go off (wear off):
11. go off (enter certain state):
II. go off 动词 [美 ɡoʊ -, 英 ɡəʊ -] (v + prep + o)
go off (lose liking for) 英:
I. bring on 动词 [美 brɪŋ -, 英 brɪŋ -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)
2. bring on (develop, encourage):
badly off <comp worse off, superl worst off, pred> 形
I. better1 [ˈbetəʳ, 美 ˈbet̬ɚ] 形
II. better1 [ˈbetəʳ, 美 ˈbet̬ɚ] 副
better 比较级 of well
III. better1 [ˈbetəʳ, 美 ˈbet̬ɚ] 名词 无复数
1. better:
2. better pl:
IV. better1 [ˈbetəʳ, 美 ˈbet̬ɚ] 动词 trans
I. well2 [wel] 名词 (hole for water etc.)
I. well1 [wel] better, best better, best 形
II. well1 [wel] better, best better, best 副
1. well (in a satisfactory manner):
2. well (thoroughly, fully, extensively):
4. well (fairly, reasonably):
短语，惯用语:
I. good [gʊd] better, best 形
1. good (of high quality):
2. good (skilled):
3. good (pleasant):
4. good (appealing to senses):
5. good (favourable):
6. good (beneficial):
8. good (appropriate):
10. good (moral):
11. good (well-behaved):
13. good:
16. good (almost, virtually):
II. good [gʊd] better, best 名词 无复数
1. good (moral force, not evil):
2. good (profit, benefit):
短语，惯用语:
III. good [gʊd] better, best 副
2. good (thoroughly):
IV. good [gʊd] better, best 感叹词
2. good (to express surprise, shock):
3. good (said as greeting):
I. off [ɒf, 美 ɑ:f] 介词
2. off (away from):
3. off (down from):
4. off (from):
5. off 俗 (stop liking):
II. off [ɒf, 美 ɑ:f] 副
2. off (away):
3. off (removed):
4. off (free from work):
8. off (until gone):
III. off [ɒf, 美 ɑ:f] 形
1. off (not on):
3. off (free from work):
4. off 澳, 英 (provided for):
I. better1 [ˈbet̬·ər] 形
II. better1 [ˈbet̬·ər] 副
better 比较级 of well
III. better1 [ˈbet̬·ər] 名词
1. better:
2. better:
IV. better1 [ˈbet̬·ər] 动词 trans
I. well2 [wel] 名词 (hole for water etc.)
I. well1 <better, best> [wel] 形
II. well1 <better, best> [wel] 副
1. well (in a satisfactory manner):
2. well (thoroughly, fully, extensively):
4. well (fairly, reasonably):
I. good <better, best> [gʊd] 形
1. good (of high quality):
2. good (skilled):
3. good (pleasant):
4. good (appealing to senses):
5. good (favorable):
6. good (beneficial):
8. good (appropriate):
10. good (moral):
11. good (well-behaved):
13. good:
16. good (almost, virtually):
II. good [gʊd] 名词
1. good (moral force, not evil):
2. good (profit, benefit):
短语，惯用语:
I. off [ɔf] 介词
2. off (away from):
3. off (down from):
4. off (from):
II. off [ɔf] 副
2. off (away):
3. off (removed):
4. off (free from work):
7. off (until gone):
III. off [ɔf] 形
2. off (canceled):
- off engagement, wedding, deal
- suspendido, -a
3. off (free from work):
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| you | better |
| he/she/it | betters |
| we | better |
| you | better |
| they | better |
| I | bettered |
|---|---|
| you | bettered |
| he/she/it | bettered |
| we | bettered |
| you | bettered |
| they | bettered |
| I | have | bettered |
|---|---|---|
| you | have | bettered |
| he/she/it | has | bettered |
| we | have | bettered |
| you | have | bettered |
| they | have | bettered |
| I | had | bettered |
|---|---|---|
| you | had | bettered |
| he/she/it | had | bettered |
| we | had | bettered |
| you | had | bettered |
| they | had | bettered |
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It is an example of the prisoners' dilemma -- albeit simplified -- where two prisoners held separately end up mutually better off if they refuse to squeal on each other.
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en.wikipedia.org If only we can concentrate more on the games than complaining and bickering and pointing fingers, we would all be better off.
en.wikipedia.org The segment also featured a career counselor who noted that many students would be better off pursuing career-oriented certification programs rather than traditional college degrees.
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