fixes; fixed; fixing
fixes; fixed; fixing
Learner's definition of FIX
[+ object]
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a : to make (something) whole or able to work properly again : to repair (something)修好;修理 -
He fixed the fence last weekend.他上周末把围栏修好了。
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I need to fix this dent in my car.我得把我车上的凹痕修补好。
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fix a leaky faucet修理漏水的水龙头
b : to deal with or correct (a problem)处理,解决,纠正(问题) 2
: to attach (something) in such a way that it will not move使固定;安装 : to connect or join (things) physically使…与…连接在一起 -
fix [=attach, fasten] this sign to your door将这块牌子钉在你家门上
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The table was fixed firmly to the floor.这张桌子牢牢地固定在地板上。
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The scarf was fixed in place with a pin.围巾用别针固定着。
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sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 3
a : to set or place (something) definitely确定,决定(某事) -
They haven't yet fixed the date of their wedding.他们的婚期还没定下来。
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They fixed the price at $10.他们将价格定为10美元。
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illegal price fixing不合法的定价
b : to find out (something) with certainty查明;确定 c : to arrange the details of something安排(细节) 4 chiefly US
a : to make (something, such as a meal) ready准备(饮食等) -
fix [=prepare, make] dinner准备晚饭
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Can I fix [=make] you a drink? = Can I fix a drink for you?我给你弄点饮料好吗?
b informal : to make (someone's hair, makeup, etc.) neat or attractive梳理(头发);整理(妆容);梳洗 5
: to control or affect (something, such as a game or election) in a dishonest way操纵(比赛或选举等) -
They were accused of fixing games in college.他们被指控操纵大学的比赛。
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The election was fixed.有人在操控这次选举。
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fix a parking ticket [=arrange for someone to not have to pay a fine for parking illegally]帮某人逃掉违章停车的罚款
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: to change the appearance of (someone's face, nose, etc.) through surgery整容 7
informal : to do something to punish (someone who has treated you badly or unfairly)教训;惩罚 8
US : to make (an animal) unable to reproduce : to neuter or spay (an animal)阉割(动物) 9
US, informal + old-fashioned : to be or get ready to do something准备;即将 ◊ This sense of fix is sometimes used humorously to suggest the speech of cowboys in western movies.此义项的fix有时作诙谐用法,使人联想到西部电影中牛仔的语言。
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technical : to change (nitrogen) into a stable or useful form使(氮)凝固
fix on/upon
[phrasal verb] 1 fix on/upon (something)
: to direct your attention or thoughts toward (something) : to focus on (something)专注于(某事) 2
: to make a decision about or choose (something)决定;选定
fix (someone) with a stare/look (etc.)
: to look directly at (someone) usually in an angry way盯着;瞪着
fix up
[phrasal verb] 1
fix up (something) or fix (something) up : to improve the appearance or condition of (something, such as a building) by repairing it, making changes to it, etc.收拾;整理;装修 — see also fixer-upper 2
fix (someone or something) up chiefly US : to make (someone or something) more attractive or fancy化妆;打扮 -
I need a few minutes to fix myself up before we leave.在我们走之前,我要花几分钟打扮一下。
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She got herself all fixed up [=dressed up, spruced up] for the party.她为参加聚会打扮得漂漂亮亮。
3 fix (someone) up
a : to provide (someone) with something that is needed or wanted提供;安排 b : to provide a possible boyfriend or girlfriend for (someone) : to arrange a date for (someone)安排(男女间的)约会;介绍对象
fix your eyes/gaze (etc.) on/upon
: to look at (someone or something) steadily盯着;注视
fix your hopes/sights (etc.) on/upon
: to direct your hopes, efforts, etc., toward (something)将希望寄托在…;专注于…
if it ain't broke, don't fix it
— see 2broke — fixable
/ˈfɪksəbəl/ adjective — fixer
/ˈfɪksɚ/ noun, plural fixers [count] 2 fix /ˈfɪks/ noun
plural fixes
plural fixes
Learner's definition of FIX
[count]
1
: a difficult or embarrassing situation困境;尴尬的处境 2
: something that solves a problem : solution解决方法;补救方法 3
: the act of dishonestly controlling or affecting something (such as a game or election)(用不正当手段对比赛或选举进行的)操纵;舞弊(行为) -
The result was unexpected, and some people suspect a fix.结果出人意料,因此有些人怀疑有黑幕。
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(US) It was obvious early in the game that the fix was in. [=the outcome of the game was being controlled or affected in a dishonest way]显然,比赛从一开始就有人在操控。
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: an amount of an illegal drug that someone wants or needs to have毒品一次用量 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 5
a : the exact position of something (such as a ship or an airplane)(轮船或飞机等的)精确位置 b : an accurate understanding of something准确的理解