had best
best
noun[ S ]
uk /best/ us /best/
B1
the most excellent in a group of things or people: 最好的人（或事物）
My tastes are simple - I only like the best.我的品位很简单——我只喜欢最好的。
He wanted the best for his children - good schools, a nice house, and trips abroad.他想让自己的孩子们享受到最好的一切——上好学校，住漂亮房子，还有去国外旅行。
I like all of Hitchcock's films, but I think "Notorious" is the best.我喜欢希区柯克所有的电影，不过我认为《美人计》是最棒的一部。
the best of friendsChris and I are the best of friends (= we are very close friends).克里斯和我是最好的朋友。
 Best, ...informal
used at the end of a friendly message or letter before writing your name: 祝好，
I'll call you early next week to set up a lunch date. Can't wait to meet you. Best, Beth Morris我下周初来电约你吃午饭。迫不及待地想见到你。祝好，贝斯·莫里斯
 all the best A2informal
used to say goodbye, or to end a letter to someone you know well, or to send good wishes to someone: （用于告别或信末祝福）祝一切顺利！
All the best to your parents!祝你父母万事如意!
 at best
C2
even when considered in the most positive way: 最多，充其量
The food was bland at best, and at worst completely inedible.这种食品往好了说，是清淡无味，往差了说，则根本不能吃。
 at its best
B1
at the highest standard that can be achieved: 最高水平的
The documentary was an example of investigative journalism at its best.这部纪录片是调查性新闻报道的最佳范例。
 be at your best
to be as active or intelligent as you can be: 处于最好状态
I'm not at my best in the morning.上午我不在最佳状态。
 best of all
B2
this is the most pleasing thing: 最棒的
There was wonderful food, good company, and, best of all, a jazz band.那儿有丰盛的食物，热情的伙伴，最棒的是还有一支爵士乐队。
 best of luck
used to wish someone success before a test, etc. or a difficult activity: 祝你好运
USBest of luck on your finals!祝你期终考试好运！
 the best of
In a sport such as tennis, if you play the best of a particular number of games, you play that number of games and the winner is the player who wins the greatest number of those games: …场比赛中的大部分胜利
Shall we play the best of five?我们打五局三胜好吗？
 do/try your (very) best
B1
to make the greatest effort possible: 尽力
It doesn't matter if you fail, just do your best.即使失败了也没关系，只要你尽了力就行。
 have had the best of
If you have had the best of something, you have enjoyed the most pleasant part of it, and everything that is left is worse: 享受最佳部分
I think we've already had the best of the hot weather this summer.我想我们已经度过了今年夏天最舒服的日子。
 to the best of your ability(alsoto the best of your abilities)
as well as you can: 尽力
Just do the job to the best of your ability.只要你尽力工作就行了。
 to the best of my knowledge/belief
B2
from what I know and understand from the information that I have: 据我所知
To the best of my knowledge, the chemicals which were found are not dangerous.据我所知，那些被发现的化学品没有危险性。
 for the best
C2
If an action is for the best, it is done to improve a situation or produce a good result, although it might seem unpleasant at the time: 终究有好处
Ending a relationship is always hard but in this case it's for the best.结束一段感情总是很难的，但这样做终究会对你有好处的。
 make the best of
B2
to make an unsatisfactory situation as pleasant as possible: 尽可能善用（不令人满意的处境）
We'll have to spend the night here, so we might as well make the best of it.我们得在这地方住一夜，所以还是将就一下吧。
He's one of our best salesmen - in fact I'd say he's the best.
Her latest film, by common consent, is her best yet.
The judges will select the best from this year's crop of first novels.评委们将从今年的一批处女作小说中选出最出色的一部。
It's only human nature to want the best for your children.
Our hotel is the best in town.

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