| 单词 | fair |
| 释义 | fair 1. adj., adv., n., & v. --adj 1. just, unbiased, equitable; in accordance with the rules. 2. blond; light or pale in colour or complexion. 3. a of (only) moderate quality or amount; average. b considerable, satisfactory (a fair chance of success). 4. (of weather) fine and dry; (of the wind) favourable. 5. clean, clear, unblemished (fair copy). 6. beautiful, attractive. 7. archaic kind, gentle. 8. a specious (fair speeches). b complimentary (fair words). 9. Austral. & NZ complete, unquestionable. --adv 1. in a fair manner (play fair). 2. exactly, completely (was hit fair on the jaw). --n 1. a fair thing. 2. archaic a beautiful woman. --v 1. tr. make (the surface of a ship, aircraft, etc.) smooth and streamlined. 2. intr. dial. (of the weather) become fair. Phrases and idioms fair and square adv. & adj. 1. exactly. 2. straightforward, honest, above-board. fair crack of the whip see CRACK. a fair deal equitable treatment. fair dos colloq. fair shares. fair enough colloq. that is reasonable or acceptable. fair game a thing or person one may legitimately pursue, exploit, etc. fair-minded just, impartial. fair-mindedly justly, impartially. fair-mindedness a sense of justice; impartiality. fair name a good reputation. fair play reasonable treatment or behaviour. fair rent the amount of rent which a tenant may reasonably be expected to pay according to established guidelines. the fair sex women. fair's fair colloq. all involved should act fairly. fair-spoken courteous. a fair treat colloq. a very enjoyable or attractive thing or person. fair-weather friend a friend or ally who is unreliable in times of difficulty. for fair US sl. completely. in a fair way to likely to. Derivatives fairish adj. fairness n. Etymology: OE f{aelig}ger f. Gmc 2. n. 1. a gathering of stalls, amusements, etc., for public (usu. outdoor) entertainment. 2. a periodical gathering for the sale of goods, often with entertainments. 3. an exhibition, esp. to promote particular products. Etymology: ME f. OF feire f. LL feria sing. f. L feriae holiday |
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