A smart reproof is better than smooth deceit.

严厉的责难胜过温和的欺骗。

Besides， pithos storage was better than stainless jar storage.

陶缸陈酿效果优于不锈钢大罐陈酿。

A barking dog is better than a sleeping lion.

犬吠不咬人,狮睡须提防。

An honourable death is better than a disgraceful life.

宁为玉碎,不为瓦全。

Illustration by example is better than explanation in words.

用实例说明比用词语解释清楚。

A straightforward talk is better than a flowery speech.

巧言不如直说。

A safe statesman is better than a clever one.

一个可靠的政治家比一个聪明的政治家更好。

A near friend is better than a far-dwelling kinsman.

远亲不如近邻。

Modern zoos are much better than they used to be.

现代的动物园比过去的好得多。

A friend that frowns is better than a smiling enemy.

朋友向你皱眉胜过敌人向你微笑。

Of the two the latter is better than the former.

二者中后者比前者好。

"My eyesight is good, hers is even better (than mine)."

"我的视力好,她的视力更好。"

A bean in liberty is better than a comfit in prison.

宁在自由中吃豆瓣，不在囚牢中享蜜饯。

Of the two the latter is far better than the former.

两者中后者比前者好得多。

Deeds are better than words when people are in need of help.

当别人需要帮助时, 行动胜于语言。

As a pitcher,Luther is better than James by a long chalk.

作为一名棒球投手,卢瑟比詹姆斯高明得多。

If you need a repairman, there's none better than my brother.

如果你需要一个修理工, 我兄弟再合适不过了。

A handful of good life is better than a bushel of learning.

一把好日子胜过一蒲式耳的学问。

I like pears better than apricots.

我喜欢梨甚于喜欢杏。

Prevention of hypertension and notalgia while young is better than a cure while old.

及早对年轻人推动高血压防治、腰酸背痛预防之工作，以免老来受苦。