excel

excel
[ɪkˈsɛl, ɛk-]
(excelled, excelling)
  1. [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
  1. late Middle English: from Latin excellere, from ex- 'out, beyond' + celsus 'lofty'
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