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I . better1 [ˈbetə] ADJ [good和well的比较级]

1. better:

better
better

3. better:

better
the better part of a week

II . better1 [ˈbetə] ADV [well的比较级]

2. better:

better
better
This hat fits you better.

III . better1 [ˈbetə] VB trans

IV . better1 [ˈbetə] N

better2 [ˈbetə] N, bettor

I . good <better; best> [gʊd] ADJ

II . good <better; best> [gʊd] N

III . well1 <better; best> [wel] INTERJ

1. well [表示惊讶,快慰等]:

2. well [表示同意、让步等]:

3. well [表示继续前面的话题]:

I . well2 [wel] N

Good Book N

well-done ADJ

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Psychopathic individuals have been regularly observed to become more cunning and better able to hide their behaviour.
en.wikipedia.org
The new reality sets in fast; therefore, the time to "make things better" is as soon as possible after the blow-up.
www.huffingtonpost.com
Worse, it provoked the general feeling that it would have been better if the game had never come out, instead resting forever as the dictionary definition of vapourware.
www.wired.co.uk
Many merchants were hit hard by crippling financial losses and had to leave in search for a better way of life.
en.wikipedia.org
However, the provision of better public transport links to the airport at that time was not considered a priority and had no urgency.
en.wikipedia.org
The upgrades are due to continued deleveraging, increasing credit enhancement, positive portfolio migration, and better than expected recoveries from distressed collateral.
www.digitaljournal.com
It's always better to just surrender, and then come back later to give it a go with fresh ears.
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Perhaps it could more correctly be labeled history as we want it to be remembered or, even better, as we re-create and relive it.
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Charioteers wrapped the reins around their bodies in order to use their body weight to better control the horses.
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Although it was at the centre of the subprime storm, the wider group has weathered the financial crisis of 20072010 better than other global banks.
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