betterment

英 [ˈbetəmənt]

美 [ˈbetərmənt]

n.  改进; 改善; 改良

法律

BNC.23226 / COCA.21004

牛津词典

noun

• 改进；改善；改良
  the process of becoming or making sth/sb better

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 改良；改善；提高
  Thebetterment ofsomething is the act or process of improving its standard or status.
  1. His research is for the betterment of mankind.
     他的研究是为全人类造福。

英英释义

noun

• the act of relieving ills and changing for the better
  Synonym:ameliorationmelioration
• a change for the better
  Synonym:improvementadvance
• an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility

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