英语词汇“fixability”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

fix v.

to repair;
mend:[~ + object]If it's not broken, don't try to fix it.
to put in order;
adjust or arrange:[~ + object]She fixed her hair in braids.
to make fast, firm, or stable:[~ + object]She fixed a poster on the wall.
to settle definitely;
determine:[~ + object]We wanted to fix the price at $500.
to direct steadily:[~ + object + on + object]His eyes fixed themselves on the distant ship.
to make set or rigid;
to put into permanent form:[~ + object]What should we add to fix the cement?
to put or place (responsibility, blame, etc.) on a person:[~ + object + on + object]fixed the blame for the fire on the prowler.
to assign or refer to:[~ + object]to fix a time for the meeting.
Informal Terms to arrange or influence the outcome or action of, esp. dishonestly:[~ + object]to fix a game.
to get (a meal) ready;
prepare (food): [~ + object]to fix dinner.[~ + object + object]I'll fix you a drink.
Informal Terms to get even with:[~ + object]I'll fix you if you don't keep your promise.
Informal Terms to castrate or spay:[~ + object]The cat will have to be fixed so that it won't have kittens.
Pronouns, Dialect Terms[Chiefly Southern U.S.]to prepare;
plan:[be + ~-ing + to + verb]I was just fixing to call you.
fix on or upon, [~ + on + object] to decide on;
determine:We hadn't fixed on a date yet.
fix up:
- to make arrangements for: [~ + object + up]We fixed him up to stay at a hotel.
- to provide with an introduction to someone for a date: [~ + object + up]I tried to fix him up with my cousin.[~ + up + object]fixed up several of the guys with dates.
- [~ + up + object] to mend or resolve:Let's fix up our differences.

n. [countable]

Informal Termsa position from which it is difficult to escape;
predicament:I'm in a bad fix.
Informal Termsa repair, adjustment, or solution, usually of an immediate nature:a quick fix.
a charted position of a vessel or aircraft, determined by radar, or by taking bearings:got a fix on the enemy vessel.
Slang Termsan injection of heroin or other narcotic.

-fix-, root.

-fix- comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "fastened;
put;
placed.'' This meaning is found in such words as: affix, fixation, infix, prefix, suffix.

fix v., fixed or fixt, fix•ing, n.
v.t.

to repair;
mend.
to put in order or in good condition;
adjust or arrrange:She fixed her hair in a bun.
to make fast, firm, or stable.
to place definitely and more or less permanently:to fix a circus poster to a wall.
to settle definitely;
determine:to fix a price.
to direct (the eyes, the attention, etc.) steadily:His eyes were fixed on the distant ship.
to attract and hold (the eye, the attention, etc.).
to make set or rigid.
to put into permanent form.
to put or place (responsibility, blame, etc.) on a person.
to assign or refer to a definite place, time, etc.
to provide or supply with (something needed or wanted):How are you fixed for money?
Informal Termsto arrange or influence the outcome or action of, esp. privately or dishonestly:to fix a jury; to fix a game.
to get (a meal);
prepare (food):What time shall I fix supper?
Informal Termsto put in a condition or position to make no further trouble.
Informal Termsto get even with;
get revenge upon:I'll fix him!
Informal Termsto castrate or spay (an animal, esp. a pet).
Chemistry
- to make stable in consistency or condition;
  reduce from fluidity or volatility to a more stable state.
- to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a useful compound, as a nitrate fertilizer.
Photographyto render (an image) permanent by removing light-sensitive silver halides.
Optics[Microscopy.]to kill, make rigid, and preserve for microscopic study.

v.i.

to become fixed.
to become set;
assume a rigid or solid form.
to become stable or permanent.
to settle down.
Slang Termsto inject oneself with a narcotic.
Pronouns, Dialect Terms[Chiefly Southern U.S.]to prepare;
plan (usually fol. by an infinitive):I was just fixing to call you. We're fixing to go to Colorado this summer.
fix on or upon, to decide on;
determine:We won't be able to fix on a location for the banquet until we know the number of guests.
Informal Terms, Idioms fix one's wagon, to exact retribution for an offense;
treat someone vengefully:I'll dock his pay and that will fix his wagon.
Informal Terms fix up:
- to arrange for:to fix up a date.
- to provide with;
  furnish.
- to repair;
  renew.
- to smooth over;
  solve:They weren't able to fix up their differences.

Informal Termsa position from which it is difficult to escape;
predicament.
Informal Termsa repair, adjustment, or solution, usually of an immediate nature:Can you think of a fix for the problem?
[Navig.]
- Naval Termsa charted position of a vessel or aircraft, determined by two or more bearings taken on landmarks, heavenly bod-ies, etc.
- Naval Termsthe determining of the position of a ship, plane, etc., by mathematical, electronic, or other means:The navigator took a fix on the sun and steered the ship due north.
a clear determination:Can you get a fix on what he really means?
Slang Terms, Drugs
- an injection of heroin or other narcotic.
- the narcotic or amount of narcotic injected.
- a compulsively sought dose or infusion of something:to need one's daily fix of soap operas on TV.
Slang Terms
- an underhand or illegal arrangement, esp. one secured through bribery or influence.
- a contest, situation, etc., whose outcome is prearranged dishonestly.
Slang Terms, Idioms in a fix, [Older Slang.]pregnant.

Medieval Latin fixāre, derivative of Latin fixus fixed, past participle of fīgere to fasten
1350–1400; 1900–05 for def. 32; 1935–40 for def. 34; Middle English fixen (verb, verbal)

fix′a•ble, adj.
fix′a•bil′i•ty, n.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged correct, amend.
3, 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged fasten, secure, stabilize. Fix, establish imply making firm or permanent. To fix is to fasten in position securely or to make more or less permanent against change, esp. something already existing:to fix a bayonet on a gun; fix a principle in one's mind.To establish is to make firm or permanent something (usually newly) originated, created, or ordained:to establish a business, a claim to property.
5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged establish, define.
30.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dilemma, plight, quandary.

Fix

The engineer quickly fixed the faulty valve.

fix

Fix

We're fixing to go to town.

单词	fixability
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 fix /fɪks/USA pronunciation v. to repair; mend:[~ + object]If it's not broken, don't try to fix it. to put in order; adjust or arrange:[~ + object]She fixed her hair in braids. to make fast, firm, or stable:[~ + object]She fixed a poster on the wall. to settle definitely; determine:[~ + object]We wanted to fix the price at $500. to direct steadily:[~ + object + on + object]His eyes fixed themselves on the distant ship. to make set or rigid; to put into permanent form:[~ + object]What should we add to fix the cement? to put or place (responsibility, blame, etc.) on a person:[~ + object + on + object]fixed the blame for the fire on the prowler. to assign or refer to:[~ + object]to fix a time for the meeting. Informal Terms to arrange or influence the outcome or action of, esp. dishonestly:[~ + object]to fix a game. to get (a meal) ready; prepare (food): [~ + object]to fix dinner.[~ + object + object]I'll fix you a drink. Informal Terms to get even with:[~ + object]I'll fix you if you don't keep your promise. Informal Terms to castrate or spay:[~ + object]The cat will have to be fixed so that it won't have kittens. Pronouns, Dialect Terms[Chiefly Southern U.S.]to prepare; plan:[be + ~-ing + to + verb]I was just fixing to call you. fix on or upon, [~ + on + object] to decide on; determine:We hadn't fixed on a date yet. fix up: to make arrangements for: [~ + object + up]We fixed him up to stay at a hotel. to provide with an introduction to someone for a date: [~ + object + up]I tried to fix him up with my cousin.[~ + up + object]fixed up several of the guys with dates. [~ + up + object] to mend or resolve:Let's fix up our differences. n. [countable] Informal Termsa position from which it is difficult to escape; predicament:I'm in a bad fix. Informal Termsa repair, adjustment, or solution, usually of an immediate nature:a quick fix. a charted position of a vessel or aircraft, determined by radar, or by taking bearings:got a fix on the enemy vessel. Slang Termsan injection of heroin or other narcotic. -fix-, root. -fix- comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "fastened; put; placed.'' This meaning is found in such words as: affix, fixation, infix, prefix, suffix. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 fix (fiks),USA pronunciation v., fixed or fixt, fix•ing, n. v.t. to repair; mend. to put in order or in good condition; adjust or arrrange:She fixed her hair in a bun. to make fast, firm, or stable. to place definitely and more or less permanently:to fix a circus poster to a wall. to settle definitely; determine:to fix a price. to direct (the eyes, the attention, etc.) steadily:His eyes were fixed on the distant ship. to attract and hold (the eye, the attention, etc.). to make set or rigid. to put into permanent form. to put or place (responsibility, blame, etc.) on a person. to assign or refer to a definite place, time, etc. to provide or supply with (something needed or wanted):How are you fixed for money? Informal Termsto arrange or influence the outcome or action of, esp. privately or dishonestly:to fix a jury; to fix a game. to get (a meal); prepare (food):What time shall I fix supper? Informal Termsto put in a condition or position to make no further trouble. Informal Termsto get even with; get revenge upon:I'll fix him! Informal Termsto castrate or spay (an animal, esp. a pet). Chemistry to make stable in consistency or condition; reduce from fluidity or volatility to a more stable state. to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a useful compound, as a nitrate fertilizer. Photographyto render (an image) permanent by removing light-sensitive silver halides. Optics[Microscopy.]to kill, make rigid, and preserve for microscopic study. v.i. to become fixed. to become set; assume a rigid or solid form. to become stable or permanent. to settle down. Slang Termsto inject oneself with a narcotic. Pronouns, Dialect Terms[Chiefly Southern U.S.]to prepare; plan (usually fol. by an infinitive):I was just fixing to call you. We're fixing to go to Colorado this summer. fix on or upon, to decide on; determine:We won't be able to fix on a location for the banquet until we know the number of guests. Informal Terms, Idioms fix one's wagon, to exact retribution for an offense; treat someone vengefully:I'll dock his pay and that will fix his wagon. Informal Terms fix up: to arrange for:to fix up a date. to provide with; furnish. to repair; renew. to smooth over; solve:They weren't able to fix up their differences. n. Informal Termsa position from which it is difficult to escape; predicament. Informal Termsa repair, adjustment, or solution, usually of an immediate nature:Can you think of a fix for the problem? [Navig.] Naval Termsa charted position of a vessel or aircraft, determined by two or more bearings taken on landmarks, heavenly bod-ies, etc. Naval Termsthe determining of the position of a ship, plane, etc., by mathematical, electronic, or other means:The navigator took a fix on the sun and steered the ship due north. a clear determination:Can you get a fix on what he really means? Slang Terms, Drugs an injection of heroin or other narcotic. the narcotic or amount of narcotic injected. a compulsively sought dose or infusion of something:to need one's daily fix of soap operas on TV. Slang Terms an underhand or illegal arrangement, esp. one secured through bribery or influence. a contest, situation, etc., whose outcome is prearranged dishonestly. Slang Terms, Idioms in a fix, [Older Slang.]pregnant. Medieval Latin fixāre, derivative of Latin fixus fixed, past participle of fīgere to fasten 1350–1400; 1900–05 for def. 32; 1935–40 for def. 34; Middle English fixen (verb, verbal) fix′a•ble, adj. fix′a•bil′i•ty, n. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged correct, amend. 3, 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged fasten, secure, stabilize. Fix, establish imply making firm or permanent. To fix is to fasten in position securely or to make more or less permanent against change, esp. something already existing:to fix a bayonet on a gun; fix a principle in one's mind.To establish is to make firm or permanent something (usually newly) originated, created, or ordained:to establish a business, a claim to property. 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged establish, define. 30.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dilemma, plight, quandary. Fix meaning "to repair'' appears to have been used first in America, but it is long established and has been used in England since the early 19th century:The engineer quickly fixed the faulty valve.The verb use is fully standard in all varieties of speech and writing, and objections to it on the grounds of style merely reflect personal prejudice, not the practice of educated speakers and writers. The noun fix meaning "repair, adjustment'' is informal.Fix (to) meaning "to prepare, plan (to)'' is another Americanism:We're fixing to go to town.It once occurred in all the eastern coastal states, but it is now chiefly an informal spoken form in the South Midland and South.
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