get the better of
US /ɡɛt ðə ˈbɛtər əv/
UK /ɡɛt ðə ˈbɛtər əv/
成语
战胜, 克服
to defeat someone or something, or to overcome a feeling or emotion
示例:
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His anger often gets the better of him.
他的愤怒常常战胜他。
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She tried not to let her emotions get the better of her.
她努力不让情绪战胜自己。