| 词组 | fix |
| 释义 | fix Theme: BRIBERY 1. n. a bribe. Rocko never took a fix in his life.The agent paid a fix to the cops. 2. n. a scheme to influence the outcome of a contest or an election. Something is wrong with this game. I smell a fix.Bruno planned a great fix, but the cops got wise. Theme: COMPUTER n. a repair made to a computer program.This little fix should make the whole program run faster.I wrote a fix to make the program more efficient. Theme: DRUGS - PURCHASE in. to buy a dose of drugs; to take drugs.Max had to fix before he could even talk to me.Tracy was in the other room fixing. Theme: INFLUENCE tr. to influence the outcome of a contest or an election.Who fixed this race?Bruno knows what it takes to fix an election—cash. fix 1. noun 1 an injection of a drug, especially heroin US, 1936. 2 by extension, what a person craves or needs US, 1993. 3 an illegal arrangement US, 1948. 4 a well-thought-out plan with criminal intent AUSTRALIA, 1975. 5 trouble, a difficult position US, 1834. 6 in the slang of pool players, proper position for the next shot or shots US, 1970.► get a fix onto make a plan of action US, 1955 2. verb 1 to inject or otherwise ingest a drug, especially heroin US, 1936. 2 to prepare US, 1725. 3 (with connotations of coercion or violence) to deal with someone, or settle a situation, or exact revenge UK, 1961. 4 to falsely incriminate. Also variant 'fix up' US, 1790. 5 to neuter (an animal), to castrate US, 1970. 6 to have sex with FIJI, 1992.► be fixing to do somethingbe preparing to do something; be about to do something US, 1971.► fix someone's pipein the usage of counterculturalists associated with the Rainbow Nation gatherings, to give someone marijuana US, 1997.► fix your bonesto use drugs, especially while suffering withdrawal pains US, 1992 fix on fix on sth/sb to decide to choose a particular thing or person, especially after thinking about it carefully: They've finally fixed on October 16th for their wedding. We talked about the money for a long time before we fixed on a figure.■ SIMILAR TO: decide on, settle on fix up 1. fix up sth • fix sth up especially BrE to arrange something such as a meeting, date, deal etc: Can we fix up a time when we can meet? Racing driver Oliver Oakes has fixed up a sponsorship deal with Shell.get sth fixed up Don't worry about the insurance - I'll get it fixed up.fix up to do sth BrE I've already fixed up to go on holiday that week.■ SIMILAR TO: arrange2. fix up sb • fix sb up to provide someone with something that they need, or arrange for them to have or do something: If you need anything, come and see me. I'll fix you up.+ with When he came out of prison, they fixed him up with a job in a factory.be/get fixed up Thanks, but I'm already fixed up with somewhere to stay.get sb fixed up If you want to write professionally, we'll need to get you fixed up with an agent.3. fix sth up • fix up sth to work on something such as a building, room etc, in order to repair it, improve it, or make it suitable for something: We bought an old house in Edinburgh, and spent months trying to fix it up and make it reasonably comfortable.+ for We'd planned a lot of improvements, and Jack was fixing a room up for the baby.+ as My son fixed up our garage as a recording studio.■ SIMILAR TO: do up informal4. fix sb up • fix up sb informal to provide a suitable partner for someone to meet in a romantic way or have a romantic relationship with: Janie said that she could fix me up for the evening.+ with I've been trying to fix my sister up with some nice guy for years.5. fix up sth • fix sth up to make something quickly using whatever is available, because you suddenly need it: We fixed up a table, using some old boxes. I'm sure I can fix up some sort of meal.6. fix yourself up AmE to make yourself look attractive, especially before a special event: Zoe spent two hours fixing herself up for the Christmas party. I had just enough time to go home after work and fix myself up before meeting Bill for dinner.■ SIMILAR TO: gussy yourself up AmE old-fashioned, doll yourself up informal fix with fix sb with a look/stare/gaze etc to look at someone very directly and for a long time, especially in an angry way: Alison paused and fixed Guido with an irritated look. As soon as I came in, my mother fixed me with an angry stare. fix1. verb, euphemism To spay or neuter an animal so that they can no longer produce offspring. Hey, you need to fix your cat before she has another litter of kittens. 2. verb To influence the outcome of something, often through illicit means. Will I be expelled if they find out that I fixed the student council election? 3. noun A method of repairing something. Have you tried turning your phone off and on? That's always a good fix for whatever ails it. 4. noun A bribe. The authorities are trying to determine if the referees accepted a fix before that game. 5. noun, slang A dose of drugs, typically when given to an addict (especially one nearing or experiencing withdrawal symptoms). Oh man, thanks for the fix —I was really starting to feel bad there. fix (someone)To exact revenge upon or punish someone. You lousy piece of road kill, if you ever show your face around here again, I'll fix you good! Don't worry, I'll fix him when he gets home. *fix1. Sl. a dose of a drug or narcotic. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~; need ~.) The addict badly needed a fix and was very fidgety. 2. an appropriate repair. Do you have a good fix for a leaky faucet? fix somethingSl. to pay money in secret to have something turn out the way you want. The Boss fixed all the horse races in the county. After the gun-control bill failed to pass, there were rumors that the gun lobby had fixed the legislature. fix1. and fix-up n. a dose of a drug, especially for an addict who is in need of drugs. (Drugs. It fixes the suffering of withdrawal.) It was clear that the prisoner needed a fix, but there was nothing the cops would do for him. 2. in. to buy a dose of drugs; to take drugs. (see also fixed. Drugs.) Frank had to fix before he could even talk to me. 3. tv. to castrate or spay an animal, especially a pet. (see also fixed. Jocularly of people.) Sally suggested that someone ought to fix Beavis—if he isn’t already. 4. n. a bribe. (see also fixed.) Rocko never took a fix in his life. 5. tv. to influence the outcome of a contest or an election. (see also fixed.) Sam knows what it takes to fix an election—cash. 6. n. a scheme to influence the outcome of a contest or an election. Something is wrong with this game. I smell a fix. 7. n. a repair made to a computer program. (Computers.) This little fix should make the whole program run faster. 8. n. a cure for a social ill. (see also quick fix.) There is no easy fix for a problem like this. fixed1. mod. doped; intoxicated. Frank is comfortable now that he’s fixed. 2. mod. bribed. The cop is fixed and won’t give you guys any trouble. 3. mod. having the outcome prearranged. (Said of a contest, race, or election.) The election was fixed, and we are going to protest. 4. mod. neutered. I wouldn’t buy anything but an already-fixed dog.
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