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excel

🇬🇧 UK/ik'sel/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

v.

To be exceptionally good at something; to surpass others in ability or achievement.

擅长;胜过他人;出类拔萃

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
exout of, former
+
celswift, quick, speed
=excel

Common Collocations

  • 1.excel at擅长
  • 2.excel in突出

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He excels at mathematics and consistently achieves top marks in every test.

  • 2.

    Athletes who excel in their sports dedicate countless hours to training.

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