mid-15c., enprowment "management of something for profit," from Anglo-French emprowement, from emprouwer "turn to profit" (see improve). Meaning "betterment; amelioration" is from 1640s. Meaning "buildings, etc. on a piece of property" is from 1773. Related: Improvements.
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1. CBS's ratings again showed huge improvement over the previous year.
與前一年相比，哥倫比亞廣播公司的收視率再次大幅提高。
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2. The system we introduced in 1980 has been a great improvement.
我們1980年引進的系統有了很大改進。
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3. Compact discs have brought about a vast improvement in recorded sound quality.
激光唱片極大地提高了錄音的音質。
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4. His visit is direct evidence of the improvement in their relationship.
他的到訪是他們之間關系已有所改善的明證。
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5. An improvement in living standards could be years away.