英语词组fix up是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

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fix up

释义

Idiom

fix upfix (someone) up (with someone/something)

to arrange something for someone.

If they want to work, I can fix them up.I thought you didn't like her and had fixed her up with your friend Paul.

Phr V

fix up

fixes, fixing, fixed

fix up sth or fix sth up

to repair or arrange something {e.g. room, house} in order to improve it or to make it suitable for a particular purpose

Ella had fixed up one of the bedrooms for me to use as an office.They spent thousands of dollars fixing up an old house in the countryside.

to arrange something {esp. meeting}

I'd like to fix up a meeting with you for some time next week if that's possible.

American & Australian informal to solve a problem, or to end an argument or disagreement

Did you manage to fix up the problem with your lease?They fixed up their dispute with the builder and work on the house is underway again.

fix up sb/sth or fix sb/sth up

to provide or arrange something for someoneoften + with

Could you fix us up with a place to stay for a few nights?If I still haven't found anyone to take to the dance, Paul said he'd be able to fix me up. (= find a suitable partner for me)

fix yourself up

(always reflexive) American informal to make yourself look tidy and more attractive

She changed her clothes and brushed her hair, fixing herself up to go out.

fix sb up

Australian informal to pay back money which you owe to someone

I haven't forgotten the $20 I owe you, can I fix you up tomorrow?

fix up

Ⅰ

1. verb

to arrange a (romantic) introduction and meeting on someone else's behalf US, 1930

2. ⇨ See: FIT; FIT UP

Ⅱ ⇨ fit; fit up; fix up

verb to ensure that someone is convicted of a criminal charge, often by nefarious means; to frame AUSTRALIA, 1882.► fit just like a smack on the lips(of a raincoat) to be the perfect size CANADA, 1988.► fit where they touch; fits where it touchesapplied to loose or ill-fitting clothes UK, 1932

phrasefix up1. 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 up

1. To repair or refurbish something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fix" and "up." I bet this house would look really nice if you just fixed it up a bit.

2. To arrange a date for two people. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fix" and "up." Oh, I've been trying to fix Carmen and Bill up for years—I think they'd be great together!

3. To arrange or provide something for someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fix" and "up." Any chance you can fix me up with a room for the night?

4. To settle something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fix" and "up." Phil is a good mediator—I think he can fix up whatever issues those two have with each other.

fix someone or something up

to rehabilitate someone or something. The doctor said he could fix me up with a few pills. The doctor fixed up the injured hunter and sent him home.

fix someone up (with something)

to supply someone with something. I will fix you up with some alcohol and bandages. The clerk fixed up the lady with what she needed. Larry wanted some film and the clerk fixed him up with the best.

fixed up

provided with a date. Sam got fixed up with Martha. Okay, Sam is fixed up with a date for Saturday.

fix up

1. Repair, refurbish, or renew. For example, They're busy fixing up their house, or We fixed ourselves up before we ventured outside. [Late 1700s]

2. fix someone up. Provide or furnish someone with something, as in He can fix you up with a new car, or Can you fix up my friend with a date for the dance? [Colloquial; c. 1930]

3. Smooth over or settle, as in You'd think they could fix up these small differences. [Late 1800s]

fix up

1. To improve the appearance or condition of something; refurbish something: We fixed up the apartment before we moved in. The company fixed up the old theater.

2. To prepare or provide someone or something with another thing: The counselor fixed the campers up with some bag lunches. My parents fixed me up with a few months of rent.

3. To provide a companion on a date for; set up: My cousins fixed me up with their roommate for the big dance. I fixed up my neighbor with one of my coworkers.

fixed up

mod. provided with a date. Okay, Sam is fixed up with a date for Saturday.

fix-up

verb

See fix

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