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词汇 get the better of
释义
Idiom
get the better ofget the better of (someone)
if a feeling gets the better of you, it becomes too strong to control.
Finally curiosity got the better of her and she opened the letter.Try to remain calm - don't let your anger get the better of you.
idiomget the better of1 to win a fight, argument, or competition, or deal more successfully with something than someone else:Stewart finally got the better of his opponent, after being almost defeated in the second round.The taxi driver reckoned he had got the better of the exchange of insults.2 if your emotions get the better of you, they make you behave in a way that you would not normally behave:By nine o'clock, my anxiety had got the better of me, and I left the house to look for my daughter.A driver let his bad temper get the better of him when he was stopped by police. After tearing up the ticket, he smashed the windows of the police car.3 if a problem gets the better of you, it becomes too difficult to deal with:Finally the hectic schedule got the better of us, and we both became ill.

get the better of (someone or something)

To gain superiority, mastery, or an advantage over someone or something; to get control over someone or something. I knew I shouldn't be meddling in other people's business, but my curiosity got the better of me. I know we could have beaten them in last week's game, but they just got the better of us from the start.

get the better of

Also, get the best of; have the better or best of . Become superior to or master someone or something; win out. For example, John's common sense got the better of his pride, and he apologized, or Her older sister was always trying to get the best of her, or He was determined to have the better of his competitors. [c. 1600] Also see get the drop on.

get the better of

win an advantage over someone; defeat or outwit someone.
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