superiority
UK/sju:.piәri'ɒriti/US
GREB1
Definitions
n.
The state or quality of being better, greater, or higher in rank than others.
优越性；优势；高傲
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsuperabove, beyond
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iorsuffix
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itystate, quality, condition
=superiority
Common Collocations
- 1.air of superiority高人一等的姿态
- 2.military superiority军事优势
- 3.sense of superiority优越感
- 4.numerical superiority数量上的优势
Example Sentences
- 1.
The team's technical superiority gave them a clear advantage in the competition.
- 2.
His air of superiority made it difficult for colleagues to approach him.
- 3.
The country sought to establish military superiority in the region.