superior
/su:ˈpɪərɪə(r); also, in ɑritish use, 英式英语读作 sju:-; sʊ`pɪrɪɚ/ adj
1
(a) better than average 优於一般水平的; 优良的; 优秀的; 优等的
a superior cloth, team, standard 上等布、 强队、 高水平
a girl of superior intelligence 智力出众的女孩子
This candidate is clearly superior. 这个候选人显然比别的候选人强.
(b) ~ (to sb/sth) better, stronger, etc than sb/sth else （比某人[某事物]）好的、 强的等
Which of the two methods is superior? 这两种方法哪一种好?
The match will show who is the superior player. 这场比赛就能看出谁行谁不行.
This cloth is superior to that. 这种布比那种好.
The enemy forces were superior in numbers. 敌军在数量上占优势.
Which side has the superior weapons? 哪一方在武器上占优势?
2 ~ (to sb) higher in rank or position 级别或地位较高的
a superior court 上级法院
A soldier must obey his superior officers. 军人应服从上级军官.
She works well with those superior to her in the firm. 她与公司中的那些上级主管合作愉快.
3 (derog 贬) showing that one thinks one is better than others 有优越感的
a superior smile, look, air, etc 带优越感的微笑、 样子、 神态等
Don't be so superior! 别自以为了不起!
4 [usu attrib 通常作定语]
(fml 文) placed higher up; upper 位於较高处的; 上层的
a superior stratum of rock 上部岩石层. Cf 参看 inferior. superior, n
1 person of higher rank, position, etc 级别、 地位...高的人; 上级; 长官
obey one's superiors 服从上级.
2 person or thing that is better 较好的人或事物; 优胜者
She is my superior in knowledge, ie knows more than I do. 她比我有知识.
He has no superior as a Shakespearian actor. 他演莎士比亚戏剧无出其右.
3 (in titles) head of a religious community （用作称谓）宗教团体的领导
the Father Superior, eg an abbot 男修道院院长.