较优者;上司
people of a higher rank or social position than you
As children, we were taught not to argue with our elders and betters. 从小大人就教导我们不能与长辈和上级争吵。
We look to our betters to show us the way.
They felt they should follow the lead given by their betters.
See also: better noun
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- They were expected to obey their betters.
- We were brought up not to question our betters.
- It's always nice to see our betters setting such a good example.