best
noun
Definitions of best noun
- B1Singular(單數)
The most excellent one within a group of things or people.
在群體中或事物中，最優秀或最出色的。
I have a very simple taste; I only go for the best.
我的品味很簡單；我只追求最好的。
He aimed for his children to have the best, including excellent education, beautiful homes, and overseas trips.
他希望他的孩子擁有最好的，包括優質的教育、漂亮的房子和海外旅行。
I enjoy all of Hitchcock's films, but I consider "Notorious" to be the best one.
我喜歡希區考克所有的電影，但我認為《美人計》是最好的。
Phrases of best noun
- best of luck
An expression used to convey wishes of success to someone before a test or a challenging undertaking.
祝你好運
• Best of luck with your final exams!
祝你的期末考試一切順利！
- have had the best of
To have experienced the most enjoyable or advantageous part of something, with the implication that what remains is less desirable.
已經享受過最美好的部分，之後的都變差了
• We've had the best of the trip already; the rest of the itinerary might not be as exciting.
我們已經享受過這趟旅程最精彩的部分了，接下來的行程可能沒那麼令人興奮。
- at its best
even when considered in the most positive way
顶多，至多
• The food was bland at best, and at worst completely inedible.
這些食物最好也只能算是平淡無味，最糟糕的情況下則是完全無法食用。
- best of all
Used to indicate the most desirable or pleasing aspect of something.
最好的是
• The restaurant has a great atmosphere and excellent service, and best of all, it's very affordable.
這家餐廳氛圍很棒，服務優質，最重要的是，價格非常實惠。
- at best
even when considered in the most positive way
顶多
• The food was bland at best, and at worst completely inedible.
這食物充其量是平淡無味，最糟的是完全無法入口。
- make the best of
To utilize an unsatisfactory situation to its best possible advantage, ensuring the most positive outcome.
尽力而为；尽量做好
• Despite the bad weather, we tried to make the best of the picnic.
儘管天氣不好，我們還是盡力讓野餐變得愉快。
- for the best
Describes an action or decision that, while it might seem unpleasant at the time, is ultimately done to improve a situation or produce a positive outcome.
為了最好的結果（雖然短期可能不好）
• Leaving this job might be scary, but in the long run it's for the best.
辭掉這份工作可能會讓人感到害怕，但從長遠來看，這是為了最好的結果。
- Best, ...
Used as a valediction at the end of a friendly message or letter, preceding the writer's name.
祝好
• Looking forward to seeing you at the conference. Best, Mary.
期待在會議上見到你。祝好，瑪麗。
- all the best
A phrase used to express good wishes or farewell to someone, often in a friendly or informal context.
（用於道別或信件結尾的祝願語）祝一切順利、安好。
• I wish you all the best in your exams!
祝你考試一切順利！
- be at your best
To be in the most active, intelligent, or capable state one can be.
處於最佳狀態。
• I am not at my best in the morning.
我早上不在最佳狀態。
- the best of
In sports, particularly those involving matches with multiple games, to play 'the best of' a specific number of games means that the contest will consist of that number of games, and the player or team that wins the most games is declared the winner.
某場比賽中的大部分勝出
• Shall we play the best of five?
我們來個五局三勝制如何？
- do/try your (very) best
To exert the maximum effort possible in attempting to achieve something.
尽力而為
• I will do my very best to complete this task, hoping to meet your expectations.
我會盡我最大的努力完成這項任務，希望能達到你的期望。
- to the best of your ability
To do something as well as one is capable of doing.
盡己所能。
• You only need to complete this task to the best of your ability.
你只需要盡己所能完成這項任務。
- to the best of my knowledge/belief
Based on the information and understanding that I currently possess.
据我所知
• To the best of my knowledge, the budget for this project has not been fully finalized.
就我所知，這個項目的預算尚未完全定案。
verb
Definitions of best verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To defeat someone in a competition or fight.
擊敗；戰勝
He beat his opponent in just a couple of rounds.
他在幾輪之內就擊敗了對手。
The athlete successfully bested last year's champion.
這位運動員成功擊敗了去年的冠軍。
She bested him in chess.
她在國際象棋中擊敗了他。
adjective
Definitions of best adjective
- A1
Of the highest quality, the most suitable, pleasing, or effective type of thing or person.
最好的；最佳的
This is definitely the best meal I have ever tasted.
這絕對是我吃過最美味的餐點。
He is among the best students we have.
他是我們最優秀的學生之一。
Are you certain that this is the best approach to handle the situation?
你確定這是處理這種情況的最佳方式嗎？
adverb
Definitions of best adverb
- B1
In the most suitable, pleasing, or satisfactory way, or to the greatest degree.
最好；最適切地
Which night works best for you to hold the party?
哪個晚上最適合你舉辦派對？
The Grand Canyon looks best during sunset.
大峽谷在日落時看起來最美。
He couldn't choose which one he liked best.
他無法決定最喜歡哪一個。
To the greatest degree when used as the superlative of adjectives beginning with "good" or "well".
當用作以「good」或「well」開頭的形容詞的最高級時。
They were the best-dressed couple at the formal event.
他們是正式活動中穿著最得體的夫婦。
He was voted the best-looking male actor in Hollywood.
他被票選為好萊塢最帥的男演員。
This app is the best-working one of its kind.
這個應用程式是同類中最好用的。
Phrases of best adverb
- as best you can
To the best of one's ability or in the best way possible.
尽力而为
• The project is complex, but just do it as best you can.
這個專案很複雜，但盡你所能去做就好。
Idioms
- put your best foot forward
To make the best possible effort or present oneself in the most favorable manner.
全力以赴
• He put his best foot forward during the interview, hoping to get the job.
他在面試中盡力展現自己最好的一面，希望能得到這份工作。
- with the best will in the world
This phrase is used to express that despite one's sincere desire or willingness to do something, it is not possible to accomplish it.
（用於表示儘管真心誠意）但仍無法做到某事。
• With the best will in the world, I can’t help if the resources are insufficient.
即便我有最好的意願，如果資源不足，我也無法幫忙。
- had best
Used to indicate that an action is advisable or necessary.
最好、应該
• You had best start preparing now, or you will not have enough time.
你最好現在開始準備，否則時間會不夠。
- with the best of them
Performing at a level equal to or better than others; as good as anyone else.
和最出色的人一樣
• She is excellent at debating and can argue with the best of them.
她擅長辯論，可以與最優秀的人辯論。
- best bet
The most reliable or likely to succeed action or option.
最為穩妥或最有可能成功的做法。
• If you want to finish this report before the deadline, your best bet is to put in extra hours every day.
如果你想在截止日期前完成這份報告，最好的辦法是每天多花幾個小時。
- at the best of times
under the most favorable or ideal conditions; even when things are going well.
即使在最順利的情況下
• This research project will take at least five years to complete, even at the best of times.
這個研究項目即使在最順利的情況下，至少也需要五年才能完成。
- do as you think best
To make a decision or take action based on one's own judgment of what is most appropriate or beneficial.
你覺得怎麼好就怎麼做
• "Which investment plan should I choose?" "Do as you think best."
「我應該選擇哪個投資計畫？」「你覺得哪個最好就選哪個。」
- be the best thing since sliced bread
To be considered an exceptional or highly beneficial person or thing.
极好，最佳的事物
• This new app is fantastic; it's the best thing since sliced bread.
這個新應用程式太棒了；它是有史以來最棒的東西。
- be on your best behaviour
To behave with exceptional politeness and propriety, especially in a notable situation.
表現得體，力求完美
• She knew she needed to make a good impression on her new boss, so she was on her best behaviour.
她知道需要給新老闆留下好印象，因此表現出最佳的行為舉止。
- may the best man/person win!
This expression is used before a competition or contest, to express the wish that the most capable, skilled, or deserving person will be victorious.
祝最佳胜出！
• Before the debate was about to start, the two team leaders looked at each other and said, "May the best person win!"
在辯論即將開始前，兩位隊長互相看著對方說：「願最優秀的人獲勝！」
- the best of a bad bunch/lot
The person or thing that is the least bad among a group of poor options.
指在一群都不好的事物或人中選擇一個相對較好的。
• He's the best of a bad lot, given that all the other candidates are terrible.
他是矮子裡拔將軍，因為其他候選人都很糟糕。
- the best of both worlds
A situation where one can simultaneously enjoy the benefits of two different and often desirable options.
兩全其美
• This apartment combines the convenience of downtown with the tranquility of the suburbs, it's truly the best of both worlds.
這間公寓結合了市中心的便利與郊區的寧靜，真的是兩全其美。
- the best of British (luck)
An expression used to wish someone good luck, particularly when their chances of success appear slim.
祝你好運（帶反話）
• You're planning to sue that company without any evidence? The best of British to you!
你打算在沒有任何證據的情況下起訴那家公司？祝你好運！