| 单词 | fix |
| 释义 | fix —fix /fɪks/ noun [C usually singular] (CHEAT) ► F0 a situation in which someone does something dishonest to make certain that a competition, race, or election is won by a particular person: » The result was a fix!Thesaurus+: ↑Fraud and corruptionnoun [C usually singular] INFORMAL (AWKWARD SITUATION) ► F0 an awkward or difficult situation: » I'm in a bit of a fix with the arrangements.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disastersnoun [C] (POSITION) ► F0 (the calculation of) the position of a vehicle, usually in relation to the Earth: » Do we still have a fix on that jet?Thesaurus+: ↑Calculations and calculating , ↑Addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisionThesaurus+: ↑General location and orientationWord Builder:–Nouns: fix, fixation, fixture–Adjectives: fixed, transfixed–Verbs: fixnoun [C] SLANG (DRUG) ► F0 an amount of an illegal drug, or of another substance that has an effect on someone if they take it: » He was shaking badly and needed a fix.» HUMOROUS Ginny needs her daily fix of chocolate.Thesaurus+: ↑Drugs - general words , ↑Specific types of drugverb [I or T] MAINLY UK (ARRANGE) ↑Verb Endings for fix ► B2 to arrange or agree a time, place, price, etc.: » Shall we fix a time for our next meeting?» I understand the rent is fixed at £750 a month.Thesaurus+: ↑Decisions and decidingWord Builder:–Nouns: fix, fixation, fixture–Adjectives: fixed, transfixed–Verbs: fix• • • Extra Examples:» Let's meet for lunch if we can fix a day to suit us both.» The directors had some difficulty in fixing a date for the meeting.» Our next rehearsal has been fixed for Tuesday 22nd.» Can you fix it for me to see a West-End show while I'm in London?» They finally fixed the price at £125 000, less than their original asking price.verb [I] SLANG (DRUG) ↑Verb Endings for fix ► F0 to inject (= put into the body through a needle) an illegal drug: » We saw kids as young as twelve fixing in doorways.Thesaurus+: ↑Drugs - general words , ↑Specific types of drugWord Builder:–Nouns: fix, fixation, fixture–Adjectives: fixed, transfixed–Verbs: fixverb [T + adv/prep] (FASTEN) ↑Verb Endings for fix ► B2 to fasten something in position so that it cannot move: » We fixed the bookcase to the wall.Thesaurus+: ↑Fastening and tyingWord Builder:–Nouns: fix, fixation, fixture–Adjectives: fixed, transfixed–Verbs: fix• • • Extra Examples:» Many shops have video cameras fixed to their walls or ceilings for security reasons.» For now I've fixed a shower attachment to the bath taps, but one day I'll get an electric shower fitted.» They fixed a plastic sheet over the broken window.» The judge was trying to fix the rosette to the bridle of the winning horse.» I'm afraid we're having difficulty fixing this curtain rail in place.verb [T often passive] (CHEAT) ↑Verb Endings for fix ► F0 to do something dishonest to make certain that a competition, race, or election is won by a particular person: » Several jockeys were arrested on suspicion of fixing the race.» It sounds like the election was fixed.Thesaurus+: ↑Fraud and corruptionThesaurus+: ↑Cheating and tricking , ↑Plotting and trappingWord Builder:–Nouns: fix, fixation, fixture–Adjectives: fixed, transfixed–Verbs: fixverb [T usually + adv/prep] (KEEP) ↑Verb Endings for fix ► F0 to continue to think about or remember something: » It is somehow fixed in my mind that my fate and that woman's are intertwined.» She was so frightened that she could not fix her thoughts on anything.Thesaurus+: ↑Continually thinking aboutWord Builder:–Nouns: fix, fixation, fixture–Adjectives: fixed, transfixed–Verbs: fixverb [T] (HAIR/MAKE-UP/CLOTHES) ↑Verb Endings for fix ► B1 to make your hair, make-up, clothes, etc. look tidy: » Give me a couple of minutes while I fix my hair.Thesaurus+: ↑Cleaning and tidying places and thingsverb [T] (REPAIR) ↑Verb Endings for fix ► B1 to repair something: » They couldn't fix my old computer, so I bought a new one.Thesaurus+: ↑Correcting and mending , ↑Editing and compilingWord Builder:–Nouns: fix, fixation, fixture–Adjectives: fixed, transfixed–Verbs: fix• • • Extra Examples:» We must get someone to fix that wheel.» He fixes washing machines.» They fixed my watch free of charge.» The car's still at the garage getting fixed.» I still haven't got round to fixing that tap.verb [T] (SIGHT) ↑Verb Endings for fix ► C2 to keep something or someone in sight: » His eyes were fixed on the distant yacht.» She fixed the child with a stare of such disapproval he did not dare move.Thesaurus+: ↑Using the eyes , ↑Eyesight, glasses and lenses , ↑The eye and surrounding area , ↑PerceptiveWord Builder:–Nouns: fix, fixation, fixture–Adjectives: fixed, transfixed–Verbs: fixverb [T] MAINLY US INFORMAL (PREPARE FOOD) ↑Verb Endings for fix ► B2 to cook or prepare food or drink: » Whose turn is it to fix dinner?» [+ two objects] Can I fix you a drink?/Can I fix a drink for you?Thesaurus+: ↑Preparing food , ↑Preparing food using heatThesaurus+: ↑Drinking alcoholWord Builder:–Nouns: fix, fixation, fixture–Adjectives: fixed, transfixed–Verbs: fixverb [T] SLANG (PUNISH) ↑Verb Endings for fix ► F0 to punish especially someone who has been unfair: » I'm gonna fix her if she doesn't stop telling lies about me!Thesaurus+: ↑Revenge and vengefulnessThesaurus+: ↑Punishing and punishments , ↑Punishing by causing pain , ↑Hitting and beatingWord Builder:–Nouns: fix, fixation, fixture–Adjectives: fixed, transfixed–Verbs: fixverb [T] SPECIALIZED (PRESERVE COLOURS) ↑Verb Endings for fix ► F0 to treat something, especially photographic material, with chemicals to prevent its colours becoming paleThesaurus+: ↑PhotographyWord Builder:–Nouns: fix, fixation, fixture–Adjectives: fixed, transfixed–Verbs: fixverb [T] US INFORMAL (STOP REPRODUCTION) ↑Verb Endings for fix ► F0 to remove the reproductive organs of an animal so that it is unable to produce young animalsThesaurus+: ↑Veterinary medicineWord Builder:–Nouns: fix, fixation, fixture–Adjectives: fixed, transfixed–Verbs: fix |
| 随便看 |
|
英语词典包含67674条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。