best

[bɛst] 1. adj

(in quality, suitability, extent) 最好的 [zuìhǎo de]

It's one of the best films I've seen. — 这是我看过的最好的电影之一。

2. adv

最 [zuì]

He is best known as an actor. — 他是位家喻户晓的演员。

What music do you like best? — 你最喜欢什么样的音乐？

3. n; the best

1) (in quality etc) 最好的事物 [zuìhǎo de shìwù]

We offer only the best to our clients. — 我们只为客户提供最上乘的产品。

2) (in achievement) 最大努力 [zuìdà nǔlì]

He knows how to get the best out of his students. — 他懂得如何发挥学生的最大潜力。

* the best thing to do is ... — 最好是...

* the best part of — (most of) 大部分

* you'd best leave early — 你最好早点离开

* at best — 至多

* to be at one's best — 处于最佳状态

* to make the best of sth — 既来之则安之

* to do or try one's best — 尽某人最大的努力

* to the best of my knowledge — 尽我所知

* to the best of my ability — 尽我能力所及

* it's for the best — 是一件好事

* he's not exactly patient at the best of times — 即使在最好的情况下，他也不怎么耐心

* to have the best of both worlds — 两全其美