superior
adjective uk/suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/ us/səˈpɪr.i.ɚ/
(BETTER)
C1 好于平均的，好过其他的，优越的
better than average or better than other people or things of the same type
This is clearly the work of a superior artist. 这显然是一位优秀艺术家的作品。
She was chosen for the job because she was the superior candidate. 因为她比其他应聘者更出色，所以她被选中做这份工作。
For babies, breastfeeding is superior to bottle-feeding. 对婴儿来说，母乳喂养比奶瓶喂养好得多。
The government troops were superior in numbers (= there were more of them). 政府军在人数上占优势。
Opposite: inferior
C2 disapproving（人）高傲的，傲慢的，有优越感的
A superior person believes that or acts as if they are better than other people.
a superior manner/smile 傲慢的态度／微笑
I can't stand Amanda - she's so superior. 我受不了阿曼达——她太高傲了。
Synonyms: arrogantconceited condescending haughty hubristic imperiouslordlyoverbearing patronizingpompous proud (FEELING IMPORTANT) self-important sneering snooty supercilious
- More examples
- Although badly out-numbered by the enemy, we had vastly superior firepower.
- She thinks she's morally superior to the rest of us.
- This cheese is vastly superior to the other.
- They only employ a very superior kind of nanny.
- They make superior outdoor products.
(HIGHER)
上司（的），上级（的）
higher in rank or social position than others
The soldier was reported to his superior officer for failing in his duties. 这个士兵失职之事被报告到了他的上级那里。
medical specialized更靠近头，更远离脚的
closer to the head, further from the feet
The head is superior to the shoulder. 头比肩离脚更远。
superior
noun [ C ] uk/suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/ us/səˈpɪr.i.ɚ/
C1 上司，上级
a person or group of people who are higher in rank or social position than others
I will pass your complaint on to my superiors. 我会把您的投诉转达给我的上司。
Synonym: higher-up