单词 | improvement |
释义 | improvement improvement // noun
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, HOME IMPROVEMENT
1 [U] the act of making sth better; the process of sth becoming better: The economy is showing signs of improvement. Although we have made progress with quality standards, there is still room for improvement. Retailers saw some improvement in sales this year.
❖ to expect/report/see improvement (in sth) ◆ sth shows improvement
2 [C] improvement from/on/over sth a change in sth that makes it better; sth that is better than it was before: These figures are a big improvement from a year ago. We have made improvements to the design of many of our products. benefits from cost-cutting and productivity improvements The company recorded a 12% improvement in profits.
❖ to achieve/expect/make/report/see an improvement ◆ sth shows an improvement ◆ a big/dramatic/major/significant improvement ◆ a modest/slight/steady improvement |
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