[no obj.]be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject 擅长 a sturdy youth who excelled at football. 一个擅长踢足球的健壮青年。 ■(excel oneself)perform exceptionally well; surpass one's previous performance 表现出色;超水平发挥 the keeper excelled himself to keep out an Elliott header. 守门员超水平发挥,扑出了埃利奥特的一个头球。
语源
late Middle English: from Latin excellere, from ex- 'out, beyond' + celsus 'lofty'