fitter; fittest
fitter; fittest
Learner's definition of FIT
1
a : proper or acceptable : morally or socially correct适宜的;恰当的 —
often + for -
a movie fit [=suitable] for the whole family适合全家人观看的电影
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This is not a fit subject for discussion with children.这个话题不宜与儿童讨论。
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a subject not fit for discussion不适合讨论的话题
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often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 b : suitable for a specified purpose适用于… —
often + for —
often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 2
a : physically healthy and strong健壮的;健康的 -
physically fit身体健康
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He felt overmatched against fitter [=healthier], stronger players.与体格更强健的运动员相比,他感到相形见绌。
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Patients are encouraged to get/keep fit.鼓励病人恢复/保持身体健康。
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Are you fit enough to walk there?你有足够的体力走到那里吗?
b British slang : sexually attractive : sexy性感的;有魅力的 3
: having the necessary skills(技能上)适合的,胜任的—
usually + for 4
: made ready : put in a suitable state准备妥当的 —
usually + for
fit as a fiddle
informal also British fit as a flea
: in good physical condition : very healthy and strong非常健康
fit for a king
: good enough even for a king : very good极好的;顶级的
fit to be tied
informal
: very angry or upset非常生气;十分恼火
fit to burst
chiefly British, informal
fit to kill
US, informal
: in an impressive way that attracts attention极度地;十分显眼地
see/think fit
◊ To see fit or think fit to do something is to choose to do it because you think it is right or appropriate.认为(做某事)合适
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She can spend her money as she sees fit. [=she can spend her money as she chooses]她可以按自己认为合适的方式花钱。
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She let him do his job as he thought fit.她让他按自己的想法怎么合适怎么干。
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They might see fit [=choose, decide] to make some adjustments.他们可能认为该做些调整了。
— fitness
noun [noncount] 2 fit /ˈfɪt/ verb
fits; fitted or chiefly US fit; fitting
fits; fitted or chiefly US fit; fitting
Learner's definition of FIT
1
not used in progressive tenses : to be the right size and shape for (someone or something)适合;合身 [+ object]
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The suit fits him perfectly.这套西装他穿着完全合身。
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I hope this key fits the lock.我希望这把钥匙能打开这把锁。
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The two pieces fit each other perfectly.这两个部件组装起来刚刚好。
[no object]
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These shoes fit perfectly.这双鞋完全合脚。
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This calculator will fit nicely/neatly in your shirt pocket.这个计算器放在你的衬衣口袋里大小刚刚好。
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pants that fit tightly/loosely = tight-fitting/loose-fitting pants紧身/宽松裤
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The two pieces fit together perfectly.这两个部件组装起来刚刚好。
◊ Something that fits (you) like a glove fits (you) very well.非常合身
◊ The phrase one size fits all describes a hat, piece of clothing, etc., that is made in a size that is supposed to fit everyone. This phrase is commonly used figuratively.人人能穿(戴)的;适合每个人的(这个短语常用作比喻)
2 not used in progressive tenses
a [no object] : to go into or through a particular space容纳;通过 -
All these groceries won't fit in the trunk of my car. = These groceries won't all fit in the trunk of my car.我汽车的后备厢装不下所有这些杂货。
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How many people can fit in a phone booth?一个公用电话亭里能容纳几个人?
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The box was too large to fit through the door.这箱子太大,从这个门过不去。
b [+ object] : to cause (something) to go into or through a particular space使装入;使通过 3 [+ object] past tense and past participle fitted
a : to measure (someone) in order to choose clothes that are the right size and shape for that person给…量身试穿—
usually used as (be) fitted通常用作(be) fitted b : to change the shape or form of (a piece of clothing) for a particular person修改(服装) 4
[+ object] : to find time to meet with (someone) or do (something)安排时间会面;安排时间做(某事)—
usually + in or into -
I'll try to fit you into my schedule.我会设法安排时间与你会面。
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The doctor can fit you in this afternoon. [=the doctor can meet with you this afternoon]医生可以今天下午安排时间给你看病。
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She's got a lot of meetings to fit in this morning.她今天上午有很多会议要参加。
5
[no object] : to belong in a particular situation, place, or group适应;合得来 —
usually + in -
I was looking for a group that I could fit in with.我在寻找一个我能融入的团体。
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No matter how hard she tried, she just didn't fit in.不管她怎么努力,就是与周围的人合不来。
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He fit right in at school.他在学校里与别人相处融洽。
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That chair fits in well with the rest of the office.那把椅子与整个办公室配起来很协调。
6 not used in progressive tenses [+ object]
a : to be suitable or appropriate for (someone or something)与…相称;恰如其分 b : to make (someone or something) suitable or appropriate for or to something使适合 7
not used in progressive tenses,
[+ object] : to be in agreement with (something or someone)与…一致;符合 8
[+ object] past tense and past participle fitted : to supply equipment for (something)装备;布置 —
often + out or up
if the cap fits
— see 1cap
if the shoe fits
— see 1shoe
— fitter
/ˈfɪtɚ/ noun, plural fitters [count] 3 fit /ˈfɪt/ noun
plural fits
plural fits
Learner's definition of FIT
[count]
: the way something fits : the way something suits the size and shape of your body or goes into or through a particular space合适;合身 -
The fit of this shirt is a bit tight.这件衬衫穿起来稍微紧点。
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a loose/snug fit(衣服)宽松/贴身
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It's a tight fit but I think we can get the box through the door.虽然窄点,但我想我们还是可以把箱子从门口搬过去。
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a comfortable fit(衣服)舒适合身
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That dress is a good fit for you. [=that dress fits you well; it is the right size and shape for your body]那件连衣裙你穿着正合身。
4 fit /ˈfɪt/ noun
plural fits
plural fits
Learner's definition of FIT
[count]
1
: an uncontrolled expression of strong emotion(强烈情感的)发作;冲动 2
: a sudden occurrence of some activity, emotion, etc.(活动的)突然发生;(感情等的)突然发作 -
a fit of anger一股怒气
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a fit of coughing = a coughing fit一阵咳嗽
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He apologized profusely in a fit of remorse.他感到一阵懊悔,连声道歉。
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The joke sent the audience into fits of laughter. [=it made the people in the audience laugh a lot]这个笑话引起观众阵阵笑声。
3
: an abnormal state in which you become unconscious and your body moves in an uncontrolled and violent way(病的)发作,阵发
by fits and starts
or in fits and starts
: by stopping and starting again : in a way that is not constant or steady一阵阵地;间歇地 -
Their courtship was gradual, proceeding by fits and starts.他们的恋爱是时断时续逐渐发展的。
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Progress came only in fits and starts.进展只是断断续续的。
in fits
British, informal
: laughing very much : in fits of laughter捧腹大笑