| 单词 | fit |
| 释义 | verb | noun | adjective fitfit1 /fɪt/ ●●● S1 W2 verb (past tense and past participle fit or fitted, present participle fitting) 1CLOTHES [intransitive, transitive not in progressive] to be the right size and shape for someone or something: The pants fit fine, but the jacket’s too small. My jeans don’t fit me anymore. I tried it on and it fits like a glove (=fits perfectly).2BE RIGHT SIZE/SHAPE [intransitive always + adv./prep., not in progressive, transitive] to be the right size and shape for a particular space, and not be too big or too small: I couldn’t find a key that fit the lock. I wanted to put the desk next to the window, but it won’t fit.fit in/into/under/through etc. A queen-sized bed will never fit in this room.3FIND SPACE FOR [transitive always + adv./prep.] to find enough space for something in a room, vehicle, container, etc.: fit something in/into/through etc. We couldn’t fit the armchair through the door. I don’t think we’ll be able to fit any more people into the car.4MATCH/BE APPROPRIATE [intransitive, transitive not in progressive] to have the qualities, experience, etc. that are appropriate for a particular situation, job, etc. If something fits another thing, it is similar to it or appropriate for it: The punishment should fit the crime.fit with How does the job description fit with what you actually do? Police said the car fits the description of the stolen vehicle. We wanted an experienced writer, and Watts fit the bill (=had the right qualities or experience). → see also fitting15PUT IN PLACE [transitive always + adv./prep.] to put or join something in a particular place where it is meant to go: fit something in/over/on etc. You have to fit the plastic cover over the frame. I tried to fit them together like the directions said, but I couldn’t.6EQUIPMENT/PART [transitive] to put a small piece of equipment into a place, or a new part onto a machine so that it is ready to be used: fit something on/to etc. something I need to fit a lock on the bathroom door.be fitted with something All the new cars are fitted with airbags.7TRY CLOTHES/EQUIPMENT ON somebody [transitive usually passive] to make a piece of clothing or equipment exactly the right size and specification for someone: fit somebody for something I’m being fitted for a new suit tomorrow.be fitted with something She may need to be fitted with a hearing aid. → see also fitted, fitting2, if the shoe fits (, wear it) at shoe1 (4), fit/fill the bill at bill1 (1)GRAMMAR: fit, fittedAlthough both fit and fitted can be used in the past tense, most people use fit: Two years ago, these pants fit me perfectly.fit in phrasal verb1 to be accepted by other people in a group because you have the same attitudes and interests: I never really fit in at school.fit in with Lonnie doesn’t seem to fit in with the other children.2fit somebody/something ↔ in to manage to do something or see someone, even though you have a lot of other things to do: Dr. Lincoln can fit you in on Monday at 4:00.3 if something fits in with other things, it is similar to them or goes well with them: I don’t know quite how this new course will fit in.fit in with A new building must fit in with its surroundings.fit into something phrasal verb1 to be able to be a part of a group or system: These items don’t fit into any of our existing categories.2 to be accepted by the people in a group or organization: I don’t think she’ll really fit into our family.fit somebody/something ↔ out phrasal verb to provide a person or place with the equipment, furniture, or clothes that he or she needs: The office had been fitted out in style.fit somebody/something out with something New recruits are fitted out with uniforms and weapons.fit together phrasal verb1fit something together if something fits together or you fit it together, different pieces can be joined to make something: Look, the tubes fit together like this.2 if a story, set of facts, set of ideas, etc. fit together, they make sense when considered together: The pieces of evidence don’t seem to fit together. verb | noun | adjective fitfit2 ●●○ W3 noun 1EMOTION [countable] a very strong emotion that you cannot control: a fit of rage/anger/jealousy etc. She killed him in a fit of anger.2SIZE [singular] the way in which something fits on your body or fits into a space: the fit of the jacketa good/tight/close etc. fit I thought they’d be too big, but these shelves are a perfect fit.3LAUGH/COUGH [countable] a period during which you laugh or cough a lot: a coughing/sneezing fit He had a violent coughing fit.fit of a fit of the giggles Her stories had us all in fits (=laughing a lot).4have/throw a fit spoken to become very angry or shocked and shout a lot: When I refused he threw a fit.5in/by fits and starts repeatedly starting and stopping: Electoral reform is moving ahead in fits and starts.6somebody'S BODY SHAKES [countable] medicine a short period of time when someone cannot control his or her body and sometimes becomes unconscious because his or her brain is not working correctly SYN seizure: He sometimes has epileptic fits.7APPROPRIATE [singular] formal a relationship between two things, systems, organizations, etc. in which they match each other or are appropriate for each other: fit between There must be a fit between the children’s needs and the education they receive. verb | noun | adjective fitfit3 ●●○ adjective (comparative fitter, superlative fittest) 1GOOD ENOUGH having the qualities that are appropriate for a particular job, occasion, purpose, etc. OPP unfit: fit for The meat was not fit for human consumption.fit to do something That woman’s not fit to be a mother!be fit to eat/drink The local water is not fit to drink. That dinner was fit for a king (=of the highest quality).2STRONG healthy and strong, especially because you exercise regularly: I stay fit by swimming every morning. Rowers have to be extremely physically fit. She’s 86, but fit as a fiddle (=completely healthy).3see/think fit (to do something) an expression meaning to decide that it is right or appropriate to do a particular thing, used especially when you do not agree with this decision: They did not see fit to inform us of the change.4fit to be tied spoken very angry, anxious, or upset: I was absolutely fit to be tied when I found out who got the promotion.5be in a fit state/condition (to do something) to be healthy enough, after being sick or drunk, to be able to do something: You clearly aren’t in a fit state to drive.6fit to wake the dead old-fashioned a noise that is fit to wake the dead is extremely loud[Origin: Old English fitt disagreement, opposition, fighting] → see also survival of the fittest at survival (3) |
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